Interesting point. They probably technically die of asphyxiation if they're not breathing in water. Perhaps by then, the point is moot and I'm so glad because it is fun to say "moot". Mark -----Original Message----- PeterO wrote: > Can an unconscious person drown? I believe that the major cause of death in sea kayaking is drowning after slipping into unconsciousness due to hypothermia. Scott So.Cal. *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Tue Jan 06 2009 - 16:40:33 PST
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