Drowning Incident

Introduction/Setting
This is a picture depicting a scene at a swimming pool. Many people are enjoying a relaxing day at the pool.

Body (Observation – Interpretation – Application)
Observation 1 – Drowning boy
There appears to be some commotion in one of the pools. A boy is shouting for help from the children’s pool. He appears to be drowning.
Interpretation 1
I think that the boy may not be a good swimmer or he may be experiencing severe leg cramps. He has probably drunk many mouthfuls of water and he is in a state of panic.
Application 1
I would feel frightened too if I were the boy. Even though I am a good swimmer, it can be quite frightening to be experiencing difficulty in the water while swimming alone.

Observation 2 - Lifeguard
A well-built man is rushing to his aid and he appears to be the lifeguard on duty.
Interpretation 2
Judging from his expression, I can tell that he takes his work seriously. He is alert and reacts quickly to the emergency.
Application 2
I think that the well-trained life-guard will be able to get to the boy in time. He may have to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on the boy to revive him if he becomes unconscious. But I am sure that the boy is in safe hands.

Observation 2 - Mother
The woman waving her hands frantically appears to be the mother of the boy.
Interpretation 2
Judging from her worried and shocked expression, she probably did not expect her child to drown.
Application 2
I think that the mother should have been more alert and taken more safety precautions. She should have given her child a swimming float or swim with him in the pool to keep a close watch over him. It is better to be safe than sorry.

Conclusion
I feel that it is never safe to swim alone. We must never take our safety for granted.