Reporter takes the plunge to teach water safety

Summary

On a warm day, jumping in a lake or a river can seem like a good way to cool off, but you would be surprised how quickly the conditions can overtake your body and possibly end up killing you. KATU's Brian Barker took a cold plunge to find out for himself how bad it can get.

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