why can’t you float in water forever?

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Seems like you can float on your back forever, without really getting tired. When people drown in lakes or oceans, why can’t they just float until someone rescues them? I get it if you’re wearing clothes heavy with water, but if you were already swimming, or at least dressed for it…?

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Anonymous 0 Comments

Try it. You float as long as your lungs are full, but you sink when you breathe out. Unless you can hold your breath forever, you can’t float forever.

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