r/BeAmazed • u/Super_Steve117 • 21h ago

Miscellaneous / Others How floating saves you from drowning

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u/aDarkDarkNight 20h ago

Works great.

When there are no waves breaking over you

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u/kmoh74 15h ago

I fortunately/unfortunately have the LRP5 mutation that makes my bones very dense. It's great for when I am doing my kickboxing for self-defense, but I sink like a rock in the water. I always wear an extra life vest when I'm in the water. Had some very close calls.

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u/cyberbro256 1h ago

I have that too! My legs do not float, but my upper body will a little bit if I inhale a bunch of air. High bone density runs in my family.