[Ghost of Philip Marlowe]

I also read recently that people who are truly drowning cannot speak, because their body shuts the epiglottis so that water cannot enter the lungs, that this is actually what leads to drowning (the people asphyxiate, pass out in the water, the epiglottis opens up and then the lungs fill with water).

I don’t know much about this, so don’t take my word for it.

Research it to be sure.

[Starboard]

I also read recently that people who are truly drowning cannot speak

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Many years ago a young girl silently drowned in a community pool I was at despite the presence of a life guard, who was unfortunately distracted. Terrible tradgedy. With all the commotion going on in the typical community pool or seaside resort it would be hard to hear cries for help even if the victim could momentarily speak.