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Plenor t1_jddym2e wrote

Reply to comment by jenglasser in Bravery medals for women who raced into 'rough, crazy' surf to save drowning girls by Sariel007

Unfortunately people die trying to save others from drowning all the time.

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nikicampos t1_jdevnjg wrote

And that’s WHY he wants to get in shape

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North_Atlantic_Pact t1_jdeygml wrote

Rescuing someone in rough surf takes WAY more than being in good shape. Tons of people who can run a marathon wouldn't be able to pull a limp (or even worse fighting back) person in the conditions that caused the potential drowning to begin with.

I'd much rather someone in not peak shape but who knows how to move in the ocean, vs an elite athlete who occasionally goes for a swim in a private pool

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