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ppitm t1_jebtg4z wrote

Reply to comment by Doc_coletti in Shellfish harvester drowned in Waldoboro last night by Doc_coletti

The ability to swim doesn't mean much in 35-40 degree water. You are likely to die even with a life jacket if they don't pull you out in a few minutes.

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Doc_coletti OP t1_jebzqu7 wrote

The others literally survived because they swam to shore. I’m certainly not saying the other man died because he couldn’t swim, maybe he could, because as you say cold water kills. But the ability to swim is still prettt important for working on the water.

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mainedpc t1_jedx8qr wrote

Don't know the details in this case but, you're right, we shouldn't be quick to make assumptions about swimming ability or even life jackets.

Cold water kills, sometimes even if the victim knew how to swim.

https://www.coldwatersafety.org/

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