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What is the first danger when you suddenly fall into cold water?

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  1. Hypothermia within a few seconds
  2. Cold shock, a sudden gasp and rapid breathing
  3. Frostbite on your fingers

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  1. USCG, A Boater's Guide to the Federal Requirements for Recreational Boats (2023) www.uscgboating.org/assets/1/AssetManager/Boaters-Guide-to-Federal-Requirements-for-Receational-Boats-20231108.pdf Checked 2026-10-08.
  2. National Center for Cold Water Safety www.coldwatersafety.org/cold-shock Checked 2026-10-08.

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