Name the three classic symptoms of severe hypothermia that a Warden should look for in a lost person during late autumn.

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In severe hypothermia, the body’s heat production and brain function deteriorate, so watch for a clear drop in both coordination and speech. The three “umbles”—stumbling, mumbling, and fumbling—are classic signs that the person’s motor skills and cognition are severely impaired. As hypothermia progresses, shivering often stops because the body's heat-production mechanisms shut down; noticing someone who is no longer shivering while still exposed to cold is a critical indicator of severe hypothermia requiring urgent action.

In late autumn, this combination is particularly important for a Warden to recognize quickly so warming and medical help can be provided sooner. Other symptoms like fever and sweating or just dizziness or nausea don’t align with this cold-exposure progression, and while tremors can occur earlier, the cessation of shivering marks a more advanced, dangerous stage.