Many teenagers think of lifeguarding as a good summer job or as a way to attend summer camp without paying exorbitant fees. Ayala Colter’s* story shines a different light on the vital importance of proper lifeguarding, water safety, and expertise in CPR
A few weeks later, Ayala’s family flew off to Orlando, Florida on the Sunday of midwinter break. Renting an Airbnb, they enjoyed a wonderful vacation in a beautiful resort… until Thursday afternoon. Thursday was their last day before going home, and they were enjoying the balmy weather. Ayala and her mother were in the game room playing a lively game of air hockey when the relaxed atmosphere was suddenly shattered by Mr. Colter’s piercing screams.
Dropping the pushers, Ayala and her mother dashed outside.
“Chaya* fell into the pool!” Mr. Colter yelled, holding Chaya in his arms. “I had to jump in to get her out. She’s not breathing!”
Mrs. Colter grabbed four-year-old Chaya from her husband and laid her on the ground. “Ayala,” her mother yelled, “CPR!”
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