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I have a character who must, due to plot reasons:

(a) Fall into the sea and be rescued
(b) Be incapacitated for at least a few days (unconscious/severely sick)
(c) Ultimately survive and recover fully from the ordeal

Unfortunately, my story takes place in a historical setting where a little water in the lungs = death since there’s no CPR etc. available. As such, I am unable to figure out how to have both (b) and (c) happen.

I considered having my character experience ‘dry drowning’ for a few days after being rescued but I did some research and the treatment consists of being given oxygen/ventilation… which I don’t think a historical setting would have.

Another idea was for my character to fall ill because of swallowing a large amount of seawater (and maybe experience some sort of poisoning because the seawater was polluted?). But again I don’t know what sort of symptoms that would bring about or how that can be treated in a historical setting.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. 🙂

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