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This is what cold water shock feels like

This is what cold water shock feels like
BBC England Friday 05 June 2026, 05:04 UTC 1 min read
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Open-water safety classes are being offered after a series of water-related deaths in hot weather.

Open-water safety classes are being offered after a series of water-related deaths in hot weather.
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