Swift Water Rescue
Teenager loses her dog18 total reviews
Comment from mermaids
Excellent writing that takes the reader into this natural disaster. I am glad you created a happy ending,so many pets die in these floods. Congrats on second place in the contest.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Excellent writing that takes the reader into this natural disaster. I am glad you created a happy ending,so many pets die in these floods. Congrats on second place in the contest.
Comment Written 17-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2023
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Hello Mrs Mermaid, Thanks for reading, glad you enjoyed, er not the right word. Love, Kace. xx
Comment from Pearl Edwards
This is a powerful story of this storm K and the ordinary men and women who risk their own lives to help others. Sadly the real story didn't have a happy ending. Beautifully written and congrats on the 2nd place.
Valda
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2023
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This is a powerful story of this storm K and the ordinary men and women who risk their own lives to help others. Sadly the real story didn't have a happy ending. Beautifully written and congrats on the 2nd place.
Valda
Comment Written 16-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 16-Sep-2023
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Hi Valda, Thanks so much for reading. It was a scary time here in Maryborough. I needed to make it a happy ending. She was drowned and many others after her. Maybe god called them home. Love, Kay xx
Comment from Ginda Simpson
This is an extremely well written account of this raging storm, its devastation and the dedication of the rescuers. Congratulations on placing second in the contest. Well deserved.
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023
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This is an extremely well written account of this raging storm, its devastation and the dedication of the rescuers. Congratulations on placing second in the contest. Well deserved.
Comment Written 15-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 15-Sep-2023
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Hello Ginda, Many thanks for reading, and congrats on my second place. It was a very scary time for us. Blessings, K.
Comment from l.raven
HI Kace, I watched the floods on my laptop...I didn't worry about you...
I knew you always seem to be up high...or you just don't get flooded...but when I read you were just 15 minutes from that river...OMG...now I'll worry...Thank God you were ok...how did Benny take it???...
I was glad in your story everyone was ok...and then I read your notes...
and it broke my heart the 14 year old was lost...so many of homes all you
could see was the tops of the houses...
your story was very well written my wonderful friend...still so very sad...
and your picture soooo tells the story...love to you...Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2023
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HI Kace, I watched the floods on my laptop...I didn't worry about you...
I knew you always seem to be up high...or you just don't get flooded...but when I read you were just 15 minutes from that river...OMG...now I'll worry...Thank God you were ok...how did Benny take it???...
I was glad in your story everyone was ok...and then I read your notes...
and it broke my heart the 14 year old was lost...so many of homes all you
could see was the tops of the houses...
your story was very well written my wonderful friend...still so very sad...
and your picture soooo tells the story...love to you...Linda xxoo
Comment Written 11-Sep-2023
reply by the author on 12-Sep-2023
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Yes, it was so sad. She had never visited Queensland. Thanks for reading Petal Pie. K xx
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way to many tragedies going on
in the world...I think God is trying
to tell us something...but I wish
He would do it without so many deaths...and your so very welcome...
all my best to Benny and you...love xxoo
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There is no death, merely a transition to real life. K xx
Comment from jim vecchio
I couldn't help but give you my extra star. What a brilliant piece of wrtiing. I felt I was there in the water, feeling every chill, every bating breath. The ending was perfect; then I learned the rest of the story. So sad. I'm glad yours had a happier ending.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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I couldn't help but give you my extra star. What a brilliant piece of wrtiing. I felt I was there in the water, feeling every chill, every bating breath. The ending was perfect; then I learned the rest of the story. So sad. I'm glad yours had a happier ending.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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Hello Jim, Many thanks for your review and the stars. It was a horrific time. The waters rose so high as filling our 2-acre park, washing a bull shark into the park! K xx
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We're getting a bit of a hurricane now, but at this stage, no water damage.
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Praise God!
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God is Worthy to be praised!
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'There is no death tho' eyes grow dim. There is no death when I think on Him.'
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Beautiful words!
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Thanks, Jim. Too close for comfort. It was scary. Even though it was 12 minutes away and rising. Luckily, I live on a hill.
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Thanks so much.
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Thank you for writing!
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Right now I'm in assisted living. I have a silent alarm when I'm in t4rouble, but the staff take forever to come. I dropped a tamale with red sauce today. By the time they answered, if it were blood, I'd be dead!
Comment from ImaginosBuzzardoDesdinova
A very touching and interesting story. It was so heartwarming to know that she was reunited with her beloved doggo. So many family members are lost forever in natural disasters.
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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A very touching and interesting story. It was so heartwarming to know that she was reunited with her beloved doggo. So many family members are lost forever in natural disasters.
Comment Written 28-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 30-Aug-2023
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She was swept away. Our first fatality. I gave it a nice ending, but it wasn't. Thanks for reading. K xx
Comment from Sanku
This is a great entry. Your description of the flood and how Heather and Toby was rescued is brilliantly done.Floods and fire are happening everywhere very often these days.
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2023
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This is a great entry. Your description of the flood and how Heather and Toby was rescued is brilliantly done.Floods and fire are happening everywhere very often these days.
Comment Written 26-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 26-Aug-2023
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Hi Sanku, Thanks for reading. Yes, Canada is in trouble with bushfires; we sent men over to help.
Hope all is well with you. K xx
Comment from Thesis
This story resonates with me. As the former Head of a government Emergency Management Organization, I have participated in numerous rescues of this nature. It is always dangerous and scary, but very worthwhile and satisfying when you can reunite a family or an owner and their animal. Thanks for shedding light on this issue.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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This story resonates with me. As the former Head of a government Emergency Management Organization, I have participated in numerous rescues of this nature. It is always dangerous and scary, but very worthwhile and satisfying when you can reunite a family or an owner and their animal. Thanks for shedding light on this issue.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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Hello new friend Thesis. What would we do without the SES and all the volunteers? Thank you for reading and letting me know about your work. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Alexandra Trovato
This is an excellent contest entry and a heart-warming story. It is a dreadful reality that a young person lost her life. May God rest her in eternal Light & Love. ð???
I think it would be beneficial if you could make these changes:
"I tried, but couldn't hang on much longer. I'm so tired, and I lost my dog."
Original was:
"I can't hang on much longer. So tired and lost my dog."
Whatever you decide, you have an excellent story! Best wishes!
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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This is an excellent contest entry and a heart-warming story. It is a dreadful reality that a young person lost her life. May God rest her in eternal Light & Love. ð???
I think it would be beneficial if you could make these changes:
"I tried, but couldn't hang on much longer. I'm so tired, and I lost my dog."
Original was:
"I can't hang on much longer. So tired and lost my dog."
Whatever you decide, you have an excellent story! Best wishes!
Comment Written 19-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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Thank you, Alexandra. I will edit it. I'm pleased you think the same way. At least she's safe at home now.
K xx
Comment from JSD
A true story excellently told. Well done and thank you for reminding the readers of this terrible tragedy, and of the many that are occurring around the world.
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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A true story excellently told. Well done and thank you for reminding the readers of this terrible tragedy, and of the many that are occurring around the world.
Comment Written 19-Aug-2023
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2023
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JSD. Many thanks for reading. I changed the ending because we were horrified that she drowned. K xx
