Re: [Paddlewise] Tragedy in Sweden

From: Tord Eriksson <tord_at_tord.nu>
Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2007 18:48:19 +0200
On Monday 26 March 2007 07:40, Ari wrote:
> And these guys were in *extremely* good condition. Mr. Rappe was
> competing in World Championship Multisport games... I believe there are
> lessons to be learned.

If mr Rappe had been isolated by a thick layer of fat, like a seal,
he most likely would have survived, but the more lean you are -
competing athletes tend to be very lean - the greater the dangers
when it comes to hypothermia.

Tord
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