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Danger in the Water: Trench Foot

Advanced Wilderness Life Support (AWLS)

English - September 04, 2023 21:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MB - ★★★★★ - 30 ratings
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It does not take much, even moisture  from sweat is enough water to cause this painful and potentially deadly condition.  It's seen in river sports but also people at outdoor outdoor music festivals can get it.  Trench Foot is easily treatable, but first you need to be able to recognize it.  Listen and learn about this danger in the water.