Dickinson softball players found dead

[SDGrad]

Originally Posted by ShutUP

I'd like to know what you'd be saying..in a panic-stricken state. Your body/ heart/mind and muscles don't operate the way you'd think.

Well I would hope if I were ever in that situation, I would say I am in water and I sure as hell wouldn't be calling a friend.

[justanothermikeguy]

Originally Posted by West River rat

The ponds up there are usually so full of cattails and cane that you often won't realize how deep the water is until it is too late. If the cane was thick, as I suspect it was, it would hold the doors closed even if they didn't panic.

And if they didn't think to open the windows before the water shorted the electrical system, that would be all it took.

Electric windows work on cars for a time even if they are totally submerged.

[West River rat]

Originally Posted by justanothermikeguy

Electric windows work on cars for a time even if they are totally submerged.

Did you read the message?

[RoadRunner]

Originally Posted by FromSFButNot

Mythbusters did a show on this. You can't open your doors until the pressure on both sides of the door are equal. You might be able to find this on YouTube.

Being in a sinking car is survivable if you remain calm. Once the water comes inside the vehicle, like you said, the pressure is equal on both sides and the door will open. Survivable, but only if you don't panic.

[Brotsky]

Originally Posted by RoadRunner

Being in a sinking car is survivable if you remain calm. Once the water comes inside the vehicle, like you said, the pressure is equal on both sides and the door will open. Survivable, but only if you don't panic.

Unless the doors are wedged closed by vegetation or position of the car of course.