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)
lina21 12
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
Congrats on saving his life OP to bad he wasn't a little happier about it
fantasyworld 39
You did your job, you should be proud.
plantedrabbit3 16
Lieutenant Dan?
YKhalid12 3
You should be very proud of yourself. Saving that mans life on your first day of of your new job!!!
nicievans 9
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
Congratulations for saving a life, no matter what he said.
JKPwnage 27
Well good job saving a man's life on your first day! Congratulations!
DivinePrince 18
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.
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