Falling through the ice…..I was taught…..1…10…1
by irishguard78 (2024-04-30 12:00:20)

In reply to: Unusual life/survival skills that everyone should know?  posted by Giggity_Giggity


1 - You have one (1) minute to adjust to the ice cold water, try to breath normally and get your bearings, or you could be in trouble.

10 - You have ten minutes to get out of the icy water before hypothermia kicks in.

1 - You have one (1) hour to find shelter and bring your body temperature back to normal.