Why was a naked woman found in the cold in Topeka?

Police found a woman outdoors without clothing in Topeka on January 26, amid a severe wind chill of -14 degrees Fahrenheit, and she is being treated for possible frostbite.

What is paradoxical undressing and is it related to hypothermia?

Paradoxical undressing is a symptom of hypothermia where victims peel off clothing, which can occur when warm blood rushes from the core to the extremities, making them feel hot.

Was there a similar incident to the Topeka woman's case recently?

Yes, in Emporia, hypothermia is being investigated as the possible cause of death for a woman found deceased after she disappeared without essential warm clothing.

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Naked Woman Found in Freezing Topeka Cold

27 Jan

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Summary

Woman found unclothed in -14 wind chill, police investigating.
Hypothermia, including paradoxical undressing, is a potential factor.
Similar incident in Emporia may have led to a recent death.

Naked Woman Found in Freezing Topeka Cold

In Topeka, Kansas, police responded to a welfare check on Monday, January 26, and discovered a woman outdoors with no clothing. At the time of the discovery, the wind chill index in Topeka was a severe -14 degrees Fahrenheit.

The woman was immediately taken by ambulance to a Topeka hospital, where medical staff are treating her for injuries that may be related to frostbite. Her identity and age have not been publicly released by authorities.

While police have not confirmed the cause, hypothermia is being considered. This condition occurs when the body's core temperature drops below 95 degrees Fahrenheit, potentially leading to disorientation and paradoxical undressing, where victims remove their clothing.