Cold water temperatures "can lead to cold water shock and can make even the most experienced swimmers unable to stay afloat." In 2019, tombstoners in the United Kingdom were warned that waters around the island stay cold even in warm weather, and that "when the body suddenly enters this environment it can cause an involuntary gasp resulting in water being breathed rather than air." When falling into water, having the wind "knocked out of you" could result in death by drowning.
