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Are you more likely to drown in salt water or fresh water?
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Drown: Fresh water. Salt water is much more bouyant than fresh water so it is easier to stay afloat.
Answered 2/2/2012
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Drowning: More likely salt water. There is more salt water than fresh. Saltwater usually has more current and rough water to increase risk.
Answered 10/3/2013
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