Ant Middleton tests his response to cold water shock

The average temperature of British and Irish waters is 12-15°C - low enough to cause cold water shock. Cold water shock causes you to gasp uncontrollably and breathe in water, which can quickly lead to drowning.

In this video, Ant Middleton experiences the effects of cold water shock under the supervision of Professor Mike Tipton.

Find out more about how to survive cold water shock at http://bit.ly/AntColdWaterShock.

Видео Ant Middleton tests his response to cold water shock канала RNLI