Secondary Drowning
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Langley father dies hours after saving woman from drowning in Mission lakeThe exact cause of death is still unknown, but friends and emergency workers have speculated secondary drowning may have played a role.Aug 5, 2019
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Why incorrect terms like ‘dry drowning’ can be confusing for parentsYou may see headlines with terms like 'dry drowning,' 'silent drowning' or 'secondary drowning' — but all these terms are incorrect.LifestyleJul 8, 2019
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A child can drown 24 hours after being in water: What parents should knowIt used to be called dry or secondary drowning, and can claim a child's life hours after they've left the pool.CanadaMay 22, 2016
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The dangers of ‘secondary drowning’ after leaving the poolExperts are drawing attention to "secondary drowning", a water-related death that can occur up to 48 hours after a swimmer has left a pool.HealthJun 13, 2014
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