What is cold water shock – and how can I stay safe? Everything you need to know
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| Publication time | Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:43:07 GMT |
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NewsUKHome NewsWhat is cold water shock – and how can I stay safe? Everything you need to knowCold water shock can affect anyone regardless of swimming abilityJordan Reynolds & Neil PooranMonday 27 July 2026 14:43 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2986099To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/what-is-cold-water-shock-uk-heatwave-drowning-b3022291.html","title":"What is cold water shock – and how can I stay safe? Everything you need to know"}}Related: Beach spot in Newquay where witness say man and woman fell…
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