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This has nothing to do with trained cold water swimmers. Your figure is just completely off. 15C water does not kill people in three minutes. It does not cause
by mb7733 4y ago
This has nothing to do with trained cold water swimmers. Your figure is just completely off. 15C water does not kill people in three minutes. It does not cause cardiac arrest. An average person could last hours at that temperature. See the well cited link I provided.
Lying to people to try and encourage safe behaviour isn't wise. The truth is good enough.
- willyt 4y agohttps://rnli.org/safety/know-the-risks/cold-water-shock https://rnli.org/safety/know-the-risks/cold-water-shock
- taskforcegemini 4y agohe did say what brings that number down (it's an average). and yes, jumping/falling into cold water can lead to shock/cardiac arrest