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Striking out for help

Striking out for help
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Three hours after the plane has gone down, Jens decides to make a bid for shore. He is the strongest swimmer of the lot, and wants to show his dad that he is capable of striking out alone. Jens insists that Jim stay behind and look after the two older men.

High Seas Plane CrashBeautiful day for a flightThe stormEngines out
DownOn the high seasStaying afloatRiding out the storm
Striking out for helpSwimming for lifeThe long waitRecsue
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