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Cause of death for drawing in cold water -

A
Vagal inhibition
B
Asphyxia
C
Loss of consciousness
D
None
High-Yield Explanation
Immersion syndrome/vagal/submersion inhibition/ hydrocution- causes death from cardiac arrest due to vagal inhibition; this is due to: Sudden impact with very cold water on body, eardrum, nasal passage, larynx, epigastrium. Horizontal entry in water with impact on epigastrium. Duck diving or diving in water with feet first.

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