stackyFACTSSinking in the ocean actually requires active, coordinated effort. Thanks to a combination of lung volume and lipid reserves, the average human displaces highly dense saltwater effectively enough to bob along the surface. Panic is usually the only physical reason people manage to fail at simply floating.
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