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Danny's Dreadful Drowning Incident | Primary School Essays | Elijah Wee | Singapore

Here's another harrowing experience about "Danny’s Dreadful Drowning Incident".

The incident that occurred to Danny always sends shivers down his spine whenever he recalls it. In fact, Danny can remember the incident so vividly till this day. The chain of events started on a Saturday afternoon.

Fluffy white clouds floated across the clear blue sky. The sun blazed unforgivingly. The sand glittered gold in the sun as Danny, Dick and Tim, most affectionately known as The Three Musketeers played with their red beach ball. There were a lot of people at the beach. Some were sun tanning, while others were having a picnic.

Adrenalin pumped through their bodies as the three boys played “Catch it if you can!” Danny taunted both Dick and Tim. At the same time, he tossed the beach ball with all his might beyond Dick and Tim’s reach. The ball landed onto the deep end of the water. A current had carried it further away from the shore.

Danny was dreadfully upset. Dick said, “I can swim very well. Let me retrieve the beach ball back.” Danny rejected his offer for help and said, “Since the beach ball is mine, I should be the one who retrieves it back.” Before anyone could utter a word to stop him, he ran to get it.

In his haste to retrieve the beach ball, Danny leapt overzealously into the seawater, oblivious to the rushing waves. Danny’s piercing cry for help punctuated the laid back air which surrounded the beach. Flailing his arms wildly, he struggled to stay afloat. Dick and Tim could do nothing but stare helplessly at Danny. Dick knew that although he was a good swimmer, he would need assistance to bring Danny back to shore.

Fortunately, a lifeguard was on duty that day. Hearing Danny cry for help, he plunged into the deep water. As brave as a lion, he managed to rescue Danny and bring him back safely back to shore.

After that, the lifeguard exploded in fury. With a fit of apoplexy, he began his harsh scolding. As Danny listened to his incessant scolding, he felt his face turn crimson. A few minutes later, Danny, hung his head in shame and apologised to the lifeguard, deeply ashamed of his actions.

That day would be a bad, if not, the worst day of Danny’s life. He vowed to turn over a new leaf and never did he neglect his safety ever again.

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Have you ever experienced such a close shave? Scary predicament to be in!

Till the next time,
Elijah Wee, Singapore


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