How long does it take to drown and become unconscious before ctb? For example, walking into an ocean. Some videos I see on YouTube of people drowning seem to make it appear quick
TimetoGo!
Wizard
- Aug 30, 2022
- 630
Most likely 3/4 minutes…….but panic sets in after about 2 minutes. Its very difficult without sedatives like alcohol or sleeping pills, or weight to keep you under. Also, I feel attempting it in the ocean is hard because of the salt water, which will have you throwing up once you swallow it. Fresh water like a lake would be better.
Some people who have drowned and been saved said once they came to the realization they weren't going to make it they went quick and it became peaceful. I guess once the brain realizes it's over it attempts to ease the pain. There seems to be a misguided opinion on the forum that it's a horrific way to go but I've read a lot of stories about it not being bad until they got saved and had to cough up the water.
Alexei_Kirillov
Waiting for my next window of opportunity
- Mar 9, 2024
- 1,031
As others have said, usually about 3 to 4 minutes. It will largely depend on how much oxygen you're able to store in your body and how much you're using up. If you're in colder water, for example, it'll be shorter because you'll be using up your oxygen stores quicker.
This is a good scientific article that describes the process of drowning, including testimonies from people who were saved. Drowning with weights is my method of choice so I've done a fair bit of research on it, PM me if you have any questions.
This is a good scientific article that describes the process of drowning, including testimonies from people who were saved. Drowning with weights is my method of choice so I've done a fair bit of research on it, PM me if you have any questions.
