11. Our water is cold Once you are in … things can go downhill very quickly
12. Gasp reflex Cold water causes a gasp on contact which often results in inhalation of water
13. A little bit of inhaled water will set you to coughing which usually leads to more inhaled water…
14. … and you can drown with only 5 ounces of water in your lungs
15. Cold shock In seconds to minutes you will begin to experience shock with very rapid breathing while your heart rate and blood pressure will increase.
16. Cold shock These factors reduce your physical and mental abilities making it very difficult to rescue yourself
17. Swim failure After as little as 3 minutes there is a loss of coordination in your limbs and you loose the ability to hold your breath
18. Swim failure You will be unable to maintain a body position that allows swimming