If you are in water with others, what should you do to preserve body heat and boost morale?

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If you are in water with others, what should you do to preserve body heat and boost morale?

When you're in water with others, conserving heat and keeping spirits up works best by forming a tight group. A close huddle minimizes the surface area of skin exposed to the cold water and allows the warmth from several bodies to help each person stay warmer longer. It also provides reassurance, makes it easier to watch and assist teammates, and helps maintain group morale in a stressful situation. Spreading out, circulating to make a larger body area, or swimming away would increase heat loss and weaken the group's ability to stay warm and stay together.

When you're in water with others, conserving heat and keeping spirits up works best by forming a tight group. A close huddle minimizes the surface area of skin exposed to the cold water and allows the warmth from several bodies to help each person stay warmer longer. It also provides reassurance, makes it easier to watch and assist teammates, and helps maintain group morale in a stressful situation. Spreading out, circulating to make a larger body area, or swimming away would increase heat loss and weaken the group's ability to stay warm and stay together.

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