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submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) by Talonflame@lemmy.cafe to c/askuk@feddit.uk

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.cafe/post/35231345

The shortest person I know is about 4 feet 10 inches. So, even if she slipped in, the water would only come up to her neck.

It's almost like drowning in a kiddie pool. Even if you can't swim, it doesn't make any sense to me.

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[–] Krusty@quokk.au 4 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

The bottom is likely mud and sediment. You sink in with one foot. Then your other foot gets stuck trying to free the first. It's very exhausting to walk through. Sometimes you keep sinking and you're not getting out without help. And the struggle works against you...