Lost in the Waves

Swept out to sea by a riptide, a father and his 12-year-old son struggle to stay alive miles from shore. As night falls, with no rescue imminent, the dad comes to a devastating realization: If they remain together, they’ll drown together.

Source: Men’s Journal
Published: Nov 9, 2009
Length: 25 minutes (6,452 words)
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