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Water is 55 degrees F. How dangerous is cold shock?

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  1. Harmless above 50 degrees
  2. As severe as in 35 degree water
  3. Only a risk for poor swimmers

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References

  1. NWS Cold water safety www.weather.gov/safety/coldwater Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. NWS Cold water safety www.weather.gov/safety/coldwater Checked 2026-10-10.

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