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Corion’s strength as a swimmer was critical. He trained instinctively from a young age, giving him the confidence and ability to navigate strong currents under extreme stress. Education on swimming and water safety is a lesson that can benefit people of all ages.
While Corion is the central hero of the story, his friend’s assistance, the officer’s initial rescue effort, and the community’s medical response all played roles in the outcome. Even when fear is present, teamwork can mean the difference between life and death.
Corion felt fear like anyone else — the fear of drowning, exhaustion, or failure — but his actions show that courage is not the absence of fear, but the choice to act despite it.
