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Article: Coast Guard issues cold-water warning

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December 1, 2008
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BOSTON - The Coast Guard is issuing a safety advisory to all late- season boaters, paddlers and fisherman on the dangers of sudden cold- water immersion.

Water temperatures on inland and coastal Northeastern waters are below 50 degrees Fahrenheit, the Coast Guard said in a press release.

"Even for the most experienced mariner, a fall into cold water is painfully shocking and immediately can induce panic, gasping and ...

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