Are there any long term affects from suffering hypothermia?

Yes! If body temperature drops below approx 32.2 degrees Celsius (90 degrees Fahrenheit) then major organs begin to fail, including the brain. Brain damage can be a lasting result, as well as needed amputation of fingers, toes, or limbs affected by the extremem cold.

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