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Yes, a drowned body sinks initially due to the weight of water inhaled, but eventually the gases produced by decomposition cause it to float to the surface again.

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Does a drowned child float or sink?

A drowned child would initially float due to the air trapped in their lungs and clothing. However, as the body decomposes and water fills the lungs, the body would eventually sink.


Does a body that has drowned float on water?

Initially yes, a body that has drowned may float due to the air trapped in the lungs and digestive system. However, as decomposition begins, the body will eventually sink to the bottom of the water.


When will a drowned body float?

Generally what happens is that after drowning and floating for a day or so, a body will sink for a few days until gases due to decomposition make it float again. Part of this also depends on the temperature of the water. The warmer the water, the quicker this process happens.In either case, a forensic doctor will be able to determine when the 'drowned body' first became drowned, and you won't get away with your crime.


Do float or sink in sea water after you have drowned?

A human body typically sinks in sea water after drowning due to the increase in density caused by water entering the lungs. However, factors such as body composition and post-mortem changes can also influence whether a body floats or sinks.


How long does it take a body to float after drowning?

None. As the human body contains a considerable amount of fat (which is lighter than water) it will float immediately. A more interesting question would be "How long does it take for a drowned body to sink?"


How old is Ben drowned from Creepypasta?

He is 15 years old.


How does Huck knows that the drowned body that is not his pap?

because he knows


Did they actually sink a ship when filming the titanic?

ships are not meant for being safe at the harbour, they are meant to get drowned in all possible waves


Can elephants swim better than humans?

no they cant,you see because elephants are larger and heavier than humans they will sink,drowned and die.


How did Whitney houstan die?

she had an overdose of drugs and she fell into either a sink or bathtub of water and she drowned...she shouldnt have been taking drugs and it is her fault


How long before a child's drowned body floats in a swimming pool?

depends on how he drowned, if he was ate he dis dem diggy dead, if he was late he was dug


How can you tell if someone has been suffocated or drowned if there are no bruises on the body?

Their eyes are bloodshot.

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