Health: Today, on my first day as a lifeguard, a man had a heart attack...

By Anonymous - 04/07/2014 19:04 - Netherlands

Today, on my first day as a lifeguard, a man had a heart attack in the pool. I jumped in, pulled him out, and even went to the hospital with him. He seemed genuinely offended, saying "You should've let me die." FML

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By Anonymous - 11/06/2011 00:14 - United States

Today, I was swimming at the water park, when out of nowhere a lifeguard bombed into the pool, grabbed me, and hauled me to the surface, running his hands over my chest in the process. Apparently, the way I swim makes it look like I'm in my drowning death throes. FML

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By Anonymous - 11/08/2009 08:58 - United States

Today, I was at the pool, casually flirting with one of the lifeguards. He said that he would gladly give me CPR, in the event that I needed it. I laughed and thanked him, stating that it was a sweet idea, even though I wouldn't be needing assistance. I then choked on my bottled water. FML

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By t - 17/05/2011 03:26

Today, I got a really bad cramp while I was swimming in my neighborhood pool. I started to go under until the lifeguard jumped in and saved me. I guess it would have been great, if I wasn't a fellow lifeguard. FML

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By Anonymous - 01/05/2019 12:00

Today, I nearly drowned. I was at a wave pool for the first time and stupidly swam out to the deep end. When the waves turned on, I discovered I can't swim in rough water. Despite my yelling, "Help!" and flailing around, the lifeguard paid me no attention. My friend had to save me. FML

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By Anonymous - 30/06/2009 02:23 - United States

Today, I was at work lifeguarding and saw a kid drowning on the far end of the pool. I decided running would be the quickest way to get to her, but as I ran across the pool deck I slipped and hit my head. The kid's mother jumped in to save her child and then called an ambulance for me. FML

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By anonymous - 10/06/2009 22:50 - United States

Today, I decided to go swimming. I knew my technique would be off because I haven't swam since high school. It was when I made it only halfway across the pool that the lifeguard decided to jump in and save me. I wasn't drowning or struggling. FML

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By Soap0015 - 16/08/2012 09:57 - United States

Today, I was at work as a lifeguard. The temperature was absolutely stifling, but I tried to tough it out. A couple of hours into my shift, I passed out, fell off my stand, and crashed into the water. Or so the medics tell me. FML

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By Anonymous - 29/05/2012 18:43 - United States - Springfield

Today, while taking part in a lifeguarding exercise, I was supposed to "drown" to get another guard to save me. After all was done, my boss called me into his office and screamed at me for "drowning the wrong way," and threatening our reputation. FML

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By Anonymous - 02/10/2017 19:30 - United States - Stony Brook

Today, I went to the university pool. There was this cute lifeguard there, and every time I got out of the water I saw her looking at me, so I walked up to her and asked if everything was OK. She told me she thought I was going to drown. FML

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By mathii - 23/07/2011 23:52 - France

Today, I was in swimming practice at the pool. I suddenly got breathless, dizzy, and felt like I was drowning. I cried out to the instructor, telling him I had a weak heart. He shouted back, "I don't care about your love life! Swim, bitch!" FML

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feelingold 18

Saturday 5 July 2014 0:50

You possibly saved a life. That's pretty awesome, even if he didn't throw you a parade after...

Ghosty546 16

Saturday 5 July 2014 0:51

Don't take it to heart. You did good OP.

Comments

lina21 12

Sunday 6 July 2014 7:45

If he didn't have a DNR, you had the duty to save him. If he doesn't what people helping him, he can sign a DNR and get the appropriate jewelry

crazykitty121 6

Sunday 6 July 2014 9:21

Congrats on saving his life OP to bad he wasn't a little happier about it

fantasyworld 37

Monday 7 July 2014 4:01

You did your job, you should be proud.

plantedrabbit3 16

Monday 7 July 2014 5:48

Lieutenant Dan?

YKhalid12 3

Monday 7 July 2014 11:29

You should be very proud of yourself. Saving that mans life on your first day of of your new job!!!

nicievans 9

Monday 7 July 2014 20:15

Spouse had a heart attack earlier this year - just before his health insurance went into effect. Total bill, including courtesy discounts but not including multiple follow ups with his PCP and cardiologists was over $20,000. You did good, but I really don't blame the guy for being unappreciative. Cremation is a great deal cheaper than the medical bills for surviving.

Abbidon 4

Tuesday 8 July 2014 5:00

Congratulations for saving a life, no matter what he said.

JKPwnage 27

Wednesday 9 July 2014 0:55

Well good job saving a man's life on your first day! Congratulations!

DivinePrince 18

Thursday 10 July 2014 5:40

Now he has to life, even if he doesn't want to...... fhl. Death isn't scary. You are returning to the very soil that once kept you alive- you are completing a valuable circle of life. I feel sad for society- death isn't bad. Death is a wonderful thing that keeps others alive.