So, there is a guy swimmer in Tempe, dead from an accidental swimming death. The article calls him an underwater specialist.
I am assuming that's how he died?! I've been telling my friend in FL how dangerous excessive swimming underwater is. His coach has them (masters) doing a whole bunch of it.
I have known 2 people who've died from trying to go too far. One of them was a KID on my team back in the 60's who had a heart attack. And I know a well-known former Akron swim coach who passed out and the guards, who thought he was fooling around, didn't go in to get him right way.
Please, folks, be careful with what you are doing!
I think unsupervised underwater swimming/breath holding is more dangerous than swimming drunk or general unsupervised swimming. Anyone can pass out while holding their breath, no matter how fit they are or how good of a swimmer.
Not that I think it's a good idea for people to swim drunk.
I don't remember the statistic, but in one lifeguarding class I took years ago the percentage of drownings that involve alcohol is alarmingly high. Swimming drunk is VERY dangerous.
I think unsupervised underwater swimming/breath holding is more dangerous than swimming drunk or general unsupervised swimming. Anyone can pass out while holding their breath, no matter how fit they are or how good of a swimmer.
Not that I think it's a good idea for people to swim drunk.
I don't remember the statistic, but in one lifeguarding class I took years ago the percentage of drownings that involve alcohol is alarmingly high. Swimming drunk is VERY dangerous.
