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* Adverse water and weather conditions | * Adverse water and weather conditions | ||
** [[Current (water)|Currents]], including [[tide]]s and | ** [[Current (water)|Currents]], including [[tide]]s and rivers can cause exhaustion, move swimmers away from safety, or pull swimmers under water. | ||
** [[Wind]] enhances [[ocean surface wave|waves]] and can blow a swimmer off course. | ** [[Wind]] enhances [[ocean surface wave|waves]] and can blow a swimmer off course. | ||
** [[Hypothermia]], due to cold water, can cause rapid exhaustion and unconsciousness. | ** [[Hypothermia]], due to cold water, can cause rapid exhaustion and unconsciousness. | ||
