Hypothermia
Toddler Dies, Child Has Feet Amputated After Mother Gets 'Lost' in Cold
Kaylee Messerly was arrested on Friday on two counts of child abuse after officers found her and her children in freezing temperatures.
Texas Grandmother's Home Ransacked by Thieves after She Froze to Death
Mary Gee, 84, reportedly lost power in her northeast Houston apartment over the night of February 15. Her body was discovered by her family and police the following morning.
If Your Power's Out in the Cold, Stay Warm With These Expert Survival Tips
"Insulation is key, both on the body, and in shelter/home," one lifelong outdoorsman told Newsweek over email.
Michigan Man Freezes to Death Inside Home Months After Power Is Cut off
The family of 62-year-old Arnoul Jaros have described their shock that he did not reach out for help after living without gas and electricity since last July.
Ohio Man Clung to Capsized Boat Overnight After Being Caught in Storm
The crew of a commercial fishing vessel rescued the exhausted man.
Sixth Skier Dies After Swiss Alpine Snow Storm
The skiers were in a group of 14 who were stranded outside overnight.
North Face Founder Douglas Tompkins Dies in Chile Kayaking Accident
The 72-year-old died on Tuesday from severe hypothermia.
Freezing People After Heart Attacks Could Save Lives
Doctors are harnessing profound hypothermia (pushing body temperatures to as low as 50 degrees) to save lives.