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Recent Examples of submersionEffective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 2026 However, it is not rated for water submersion.—Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 5 Jan. 2026 The speaker has an IP67 rating, which means it is protected from dust and dirt, and can handle brief submersion in shallow water.—PC Magazine, 12 Aug. 2025 The Judicial Investigation Agency (OIJ) confirmed to PEOPLE on July 22 that the actor died from accidental asphyxiation by submersion.—Julia Moore, People.com, 8 Aug. 2025