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Expert Reveals How Long You Can Survive in the Ocean After Falling Overboard
Madrid, Spain – A recent video by TikTok user @farmaceuticofernandez addresses a common, yet unsettling, question: how long can a person survive in the sea if they fall overboard? The pharmacist-creator provides insights into the critical factors influencing survival time, emphasizing the stark difference between swimmers and non-swimmers. According to the video, individuals who cannot swim are at significant risk, with panic often leading to drowning within one to two minutes. The sudden shock of falling into water can trigger a massive release of adrenaline, potentially causing cardiac arrest even before drowning occurs. For those who can swim, survival hinges on several variables, including the ability to remain calm, conserve energy, and the water temperature. In temperate waters around 25°C, a calm individual who can float on their back might survive for up to 24 hours. However, in colder waters, particularly below 15°C, the risk of hypothermia and fatigue drastically reduces survival time to less than an hour. The video underscores the importance of not only swimming ability but also respecting marine environments to prevent such incidents.
