How Dangerous is Cold Water?

January 18, 2018 | by

Did you know that

cold water can kill

you in a matter

of seconds? 

“Every year, warm air temperatures lure people into taking small boats out onto lethally cold water, where a large number of them capsize or fall in – and drown. These folks aren’t stupid, or intentionally reckless, and many are good swimmers; they simply have the misfortune of falling into a exceptionally lethal and well-camouflaged trap.”

 

The National Center for Cold Water Safety has created a resource that highlights the facts, dangers, myths, and golden rules for cold water safety

 

Click the image below to prepare yourself for these cold months

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