WHAT IS ELECTRIC SHOCK DROWNING?

Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) is the result of the passage of a typically low level AC current through the body with sufficient force to cause skeletal muscular paralysis, rendering the victim unable to help himself / herself, while immersed in fresh water, eventually resulting in drowning of the victim.  Higher levels of AC current in the water will also result in electrocution.  Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) has become the catch all phrase that encompasses all in-water shock casualties and fatalities.

 Source:  Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association

Electric Shock Drowning Prevention Association's Awareness Brochure:

ESD A Silent Killer Brochure.pdf