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Jens immediately regrets skimping on the life jackets. He bought cheap jackets at $4 a piece, but they are only fit for children. The younger men can manage with them, but the older two struggle to keep their heads above water. Their only option is to hang on to the ice box and hope to sit out the storm until help comes.

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