I thought I was going to die. Jeremy was incredibly lucky. Not only did he not sink rapidly as most swimmers do when they run out of energy, but also help came swiftly, a rare occurrence in areas without lifeguards. Had Jeremy been less fortunate and been submerged for even a few minutes before help arrived, the help probably would have done little good. Brain damage often results from even short periods of time without oxygen.
Death follows soon after.
There is little that even the most aggressive modem medicine can do for such cases. Finally, alcohol is always extremely dangerous when consumed on water. It distorts judgment, making the above scenarios far more likely. Coast Guard approved vests that allow full range of motion are now available. Also, after a person has consumed a large amount of alcohol, he is more difficult to resuscitate.