update on the drowned fisherman

[tynan19]

Bob, they do not pull you down. They allow you to swim albiet not well. Getting out of the water is the problem. The weight of all that water prevents you from pulling yourself up.
Mike, the ME usually gets the body the next day but could take a while in publishing the results.

[luds]

A wading belt will only give you a few extra moments. wear a wetsuit when possible. bob's comment about a knife is a good one too.

[animal]

I realize they wont pull you down,however,they aren't bouyant like neoprenes,which even full,will stay up.A person who's not a strong swimmer in the first place,could have a real hard time trying to stay upright and on top,wearing rubber or breathables.

[tattoobob]

The Knife would be to cut holes to let the water out and not fill
also you could get out easier

it is more of a problem if you have wading boots but you could
cut the laces.

when the water is cold you don't have much of a chance maybe 2
minutes at most