<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
How long does it take to drown a person?
<|assistant|>
It takes about 4 to 6 minutes for a person to drown, assuming they are able to be conscious and attempting to swim. After an initial panicked struggle, most people become weak and exhaust themselves, unable to move and breathe, in about 3-4 minutes. After that, breathing becomes more and more difficult, until it impossible, leading to death by drowning.