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Coast Guard Rescues

Survival guide for cold water

The brutal facts are these: Without a life jacket, you’ll be lucky to survive 10 minutes in cold water. With a life jacket, you can

How the body responds

Cold water survival Cold shock (zero to 2 minutes): gasp reflex, uncontrolled breathing, hyperventilation, rapid heart rate. Functional disability (2 to 15 minutes): difficulty swimming,

Losing focus at the helm

Reality Check

What the latest Coast Guard statistics reveal about recreational boating safety.

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