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Cold Water Shock: Understanding and Managing the Risks

What is Cold Water Shock? Cold water shock is a potentially dangerous condition that occurs when the body is exposed to water temperatures of 15°C or below. This sudden exposure can lead to a precursor to drowning, often underestimated by…

Cold water shock

Cold water is defined as anything below 15°C. The average UK and Ireland sea temperatures are just 12°C, with rivers such as the Thames being even colder, even in summer. Our seas and rivers are cold enough to leave you…