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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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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Top comments
feelingold 18
You possibly saved a life. That's pretty awesome, even if he didn't throw you a parade after...
Ghosty546 16
Don't take it to heart. You did good OP.
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Comments (80)
VanessaNal 13
How can someone say that?! Dear god! The indecency that people have! So unappreciative. He could've simply let you die.
Um_Awkward_ 12
That's terrible!
LalaDee561 8
Sometimes no matter how good of a deed you do, people will still be upset. Don't worry though, you did a great thing!
sexual_girl 15
Unless the person has a status of "DNR" (Do not Revive), it was your job, as well as the paramedics, to do everything possible to save him. Good job OP, don't let his bad attitude distract you from the fact that you did the right thing.
fivetimeslonger 24
You reacted in the best way possible for someone in your profession, for that I commend you:) I've personally seen people trained in first aid and CPR completely freeze when an incident occurs and the training is actually needed. We need more people like you in the world. Because the man you saved didn't say it, I will: thank you.
Sakuraashita 15
Is it just me, or does this sound a bit like the beginning of The Incredibles lol! Seriously, though, he shouldn't have said that to you you did a good deed as the right thing, OP! Most people would have panicked if that happened on their first day but it sounds like you kept calm and handled it like a champ, be proud of that. I hope your boss gives you a raise or something!
TwentyFourBeerz 18
Reminds me of that episode of South Park where Cartman gets mad at his mom for not letting him freeze itself. Go God Go!!
CB_LAZ3 11
So this is basically the same idea as the first scene of The Incredibles…
xleahx131 9
He may thank you one day :)
duuuh1 11
Sorry, but unless he had on his DNR bracelet you did the right thing. First responders etc. are often on the receiving end of a lot of misplaced anger. Just know your Good Samaritan Laws and keep up the good work.