NYCkayaker Hypothermia

[Richard Clifford]

NYCKayaker:

Today you can read in the news an account about James Kim, a man who 
left his vehicle and family to go and try to find help. 
http://news.com.com/2009-12-6141617.html?tag=nl.e540 Heroic effort and 
noble, but, he died nonetheless. He was found approximately one mile 
away from the car with a trail of clothing found on the ground.  
(paradoxical undressing?)

If you read these articles then you may appreciate what happened and how 
to protect yourself if you are out on the water or exposed during the 
Winter. They may just help you.

It is ten years now since it was published, but it is a good article.  
_*As Freezing Persons Recollect the Snow--First Chill--Then Stupor--Then 
the Letting Go*_ ... The cold hard facts of freezing to death by Peter 
Stark http://web.outsideonline.com/magazine/0197/9701fefreez.html

There is an interesting story (somewhat informative) about hypothermia 
in the January, 2003 issue of Outside magazine, found online. 
http://outsideonline.com/outside/features/200301/200301_popsicle_1.html   



Best wishes, Richard Clifford



-- 
Richard C. Clifford, Esq.
Attorney at Law
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richardclifford at earthlink.net
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