
Episode 7:
That was a very thin line they used to get of the water. I do not believe it could be used in real life neither to climb it (too little surface) or to pull a human out without some contraption like on fishing rods (especially without piercing something).
It also dawn on me: this world lacks water, but there are no indications they lack food, even among poor people. Which while not completely impossible still feels a bit off.