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Cardiologists have discovered the deadly risks of swimming in open water. Particularly when swimming vast distances, the freezing temperatures can cause a potentially lethal condition called fluid on the lungs.
People love to swim in open water, with more than 3 million participating in England in 2021.
TUESDAY, Jan. 10, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- The swimmer came to shore struggling to breathe and coughing up blood.
Hannah Murray, 38, an NHS professional from Southsea, Hampshire, first started sea swimming in 2021 for personal health benefits and to lower her stress levels.
Open water swimming has become very popular, with more than 3million enthusiasts in England in 2021 alone. It typically involves swimming outdoors in rivers, lakes or the sea.