After a night of heavy rain, a group of
friends were on their way to school.

They came to the river they had to
cross every day. “Yoh! It’s stopped
raining, but look how full and fast the
river is,” said Siya.

“Oh no,” groaned Linda. “Do you think
teacher will be angry if we miss our
classes today?”

Linda remembered what the Sea
Rescue instructor had taught them in
water safety lessons.

“Never cross a flooded river. Even if
you can’t get to school,” the instructor
had said.

Meanwhile, Lungi stepped straight
into the river! “I know where the
stepping stones are!” he yelled.

But he soon fell into the water and the
strong river began pulling him away.

“Run and get help!” shouted Linda.
“Tell them to call the free emergency
number ‪112‬, like the Sea Rescue lady
told us.”

“Help, help!” shouted Lungi as he
struggled to keep his head above the
water.