It sounds like condensation (moisture/fluid) formed in their lungs. Just like rain storms would form in the presence of hot and cold air. The result would be congested and frozen airways in the lungs.
God, it sounds terrible. RIP
I live in RI and remember that night well.
Unbelief is the thing that comes to mind. I lost a friend Keith Mancini, who was a bass player in the opening act that night. Someone also offered me tickets to that nights Great White show! I refused. I was never a GW fan of any kind.
I did...