🧊 Cold water kills — even strong swimmers. And in Alaska, you don’t get a second chance. Here’s what most people don’t realize about cold water shock: 🔹 It’s immediate — your body gasp reflexes on impact 🔹 Your muscles tighten, making it almost impossible to swim 🔹 Breathing becomes erratic, and panic sets in fast 🔹 You have seconds to survive — not minutes Having a life jacket in the boat isn’t the same as wearing it. And cold water doesn’t care how good of a swimmer you are. If you love A

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