Victims with health issues are particularly vulnerable. When the cooling process reaches the brain, severe hypothermia sets in and the victim usually dies. You could say hypothermia is a silent killer of the uninformed because most of us are not knowledgeable enough on the subject to recognize when we are in the process of becoming hypothermic. Once the process passes the mild stage, progressively the victim loses the ability think clearly and command the physical capacity to help themselves. Without assistance, it is unlikely that they can reverse the process on their own.
Death is eminent.
It is always a good idea to take a companion along. These are indicators of changes in motor coordination and levels of consciousness . Here are some symptoms to look for in yourself and others. Uncontrollable fits of shivering. Vague, slow, slurred speech.