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by polonbike 924 days ago
Also, try to swim/stay afloat with shoes ... Apart from young athletes, most people will drown within a minute
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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.
Are you "young" and "athletic", by any chance ?