WHAT’S AT STAKE?
Cold water shock will rob even the strongest swimmer of the ability to hold his head above water or reach for an extended hand. It’s a phenomenon many workers underestimate and one responsible for countless drowning deaths each year.
WHAT’S THE DANGER?
A sudden fall into icy water will send the body into cold water shock and leave a person unable to control his reactions. The initial shock (similar to how a person might react if ice is poured down his back) often takes a person’s breath away and causes him to swallow water. Within minutes, his hands and […]
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