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What are the typical stages in the drowning process?

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Essentially you panic which makes you hyperventilate, you then start to take in water as you breath and eventually you go unconscious which further leads to death.
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Answer:

The typical stages in the drowning process are the following:

1. Surprise.

2. Involuntary Breath Holding.

3. Unconsciousness.

4. Hypoxic Convulsions.

5. Clinical Death.

6. A Preventative Strategy.

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Hope this is correct because I did in fact do some outside research and correct me if I am incorrect. Have a good one! ;)

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