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		polonbike on Dec 10, 2023 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A Matter of Millimeters: The story of Qantas fligh... Also, try to swim/stay afloat with shoes ... Apart from young athletes, most people will drown within a minute

gumby on Dec 10, 2023 [–]

I dunno — when I go camping by canoe, I keep my hiking boots on all the time: paddling, portaging, and yes, when having a swim during a break for lunch or after making camp). A disabling injury could be fatal.

polonbike on Dec 11, 2023 | [–]

Are you "young" and "athletic", by any chance ?

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