About this episode
The episode explores the dangers of cold water in the Pacific Northwest and the reasons behind safety warnings during summer.
Another look at the deceptive conundrum of cold water and safety We live in one of the most beautiful places in the world. Its beauty rivals any resort on the planet. On a sunny day, it's paradise. So why all the warnings about staying out of the water even in summer? Today we'll explore (in a little more depth) the topic of cold water dangers in the Pacific Northwest, and why the water never really warms up here.
Topics covered
- cold water dangers
- safety
- Pacific Northwest
- summer warnings
- water temperature
Keywords
- cold water
- safety warnings
- Pacific Northwest
- water temperature
- summer
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Pacific Northwest
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