> From steve@ns1.cioe.com Mon Sep 21 08:18:17 1998
> Subject: Re: [Fwd: Re: drowning]
>
> > Wright is correct. A person in average health can usually hold thier
> > breath ~30-60 seconds with little trouble. I think in a stressfull
> > situation an average person can go longer. After unconsiousness,
> > depending on temperature, a person's brain is good for about 4-5 min
> > before the serious brain dammage begines occuring.
>
> So 30-60 seconds before you start sucking water (HEA rounds if your
> prepped as greg suggested?, HEA/4 if you weren't ready with a lung
> of air?).
>
> How long after you get your first lung of air do you pass out (ie can
> no longer try saving yourself).
>
> How long after pass-out are you "dead" (dead here defined as non revivable
> through ordinary jaernian means not counting a resurrection).
>
> -Steve
I don't suppose anyone would be willing to volunteer testing this out in
the Wabash for a few extra eeps?
>please note that this is not meant to be taken seriously. :)<
-Sean