If a person is submerged after breathing in water for 4 to 6 minutes without resuscitation, it will result in brain damage and eventually death by drowning.

Swimmers can drown because they areoverconfident in their abilities Strong swimmers are less likely to besupervised, which increases their chances of drowning Experienced swimmers are more likely totake risks when involved in water-based activities Open water also poses a variety of dangers that often lead to drowning