Liberadores de Almas says: Did you know that? Death by drowning is not painful, but is disturbing. The person who is drowning fights for his life for 90 seconds to breathe on the surface, however, breathe water, cough and breathe water again until his lungs are inundated/full of water. There is a burning sensation when the liquid invades the airway, then a state of calm and calm prevails. Tranquility is caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain, that is when the heart finally stops beating and brain death occurs susan lynne schwenger @13linesofspirit says: it is true, i drown in 1966 - and; then discovered my own ancient 'tree' - a discarnate grandmother - and; 2 birds - and; i actually saw from outside of my body- some amazing things i also know that a lot of souls pick the same type of deaths, over and over again - i know; i favour drowning