This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
True about hydrocution are all except: September 2006 
Select and explain. 
A. Electrocution in water, B. Death results from cardiac arrest, C. Results from falling in the water with feet first, D. Emotionally tense individuals are prone for this
A: Electrocution in water
Answer: A: Electrocution in water 
Explanation: Ans. A: Electrocution in water Any poorly-diagnosed, sudden death that takes place in water, but is not due to drowning is known as hydrocution Immersion syndrome/ hydrocution/ submersion inhibition: Death results from cardiac arrest due to vagal stimulation as a result of? Cold water Water striking the epigastrium Cold water penetrating ear drums, nasal passages and the pharynx Alcohol increases such effect.