NygaardDK t1_j7y43my wrote on February 10, 2023 at 5:43 AM Reply to comment by colonel_beeeees in TIL "pruney fingers" are not caused by your skin swelling from absorbing water. They're actually caused by your nervous system constricting the blood vessels in the skin, causing them to shrink and the skin to fold over them. by OverdriverJC Have you considered walking on your feet instead? It lowers the risk of drowning significantly as well. Permalink Parent 4
NygaardDK t1_j7y43my wrote
Reply to comment by colonel_beeeees in TIL "pruney fingers" are not caused by your skin swelling from absorbing water. They're actually caused by your nervous system constricting the blood vessels in the skin, causing them to shrink and the skin to fold over them. by OverdriverJC
Have you considered walking on your feet instead? It lowers the risk of drowning significantly as well.