hypothermia
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In cold weather, stopping was dangerous because the men sweated so much that they were at risk of hypothermia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The official cause of death listed on the crew member’s death certificate, which was obtained by TMZ, states that Meadows died from drowning with probable hypothermia and submersion of his body in cold water.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 6, 2026
While no deaths have been reported as a result of the flooding, more than 200 people have been saved from the rising waters, and at least 10 people have been hospitalized with hypothermia.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 30, 2026
His girlfriend, Kerstin G, died of hypothermia during a climbing trip on the Grossglockner mountain in January 2025.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
Popular impressions to the contrary, relatively few victims of hypothermia die in extreme conditions, stumbling through blizzards or fighting the bite of arctic winds.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing hypothermia
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