HYPOTHERMIA CONCERNS ARISE FOR MISSING BOATERS

As authorities continue to search for Raiders linebacker Marquis Cooper, Lions defensive end Corey Smith, and William Bleakley, the Associated Press points out that the Coast Guard is concerned that hypothermia could become a factor. Even with water temperatures in the 60-degree range, extended exposure could trigger the condition typically associated with much colder temperatures. The fact that they are all current or former athletes could make them better suited to deal with the conditions. “With all of these men being past, present football players, they do have a much larger physique than a lot of people,” Petty Officer Robert Simpson said, according to the AP. “So their odds are going to be definitely in their favor.” Nick Schulyer, who was found on Monday, and Bleakley played college football at USF. Schuyler was wearing a life vest, and he has told authorities that the other three men were wearing them, too.