Dina tried to stand up, "Oh my god, I can't " she whispered as she flopped down.
Just at that moment Marizan called down from above,"Can you all hear me" she said
"Yes" I called up
"Listen, we can't get down to you, you all fell too far. Are you all able to walk?" she asked.
I looked at Dina sitting down, crying and nursing her ankle, "Two of us are ok but Dina has hurt her ankle badly, maybe broken maybe a sprain"
"You have to walk due north until you find the river, then follow the river until you get to the bend, you will find us there. We will continue on and be at the camp within an hour, it will probably take you about three hours from where you are, can you do that?" she asked.
I looked once again at Dina and Natasha, Natasha looked up at me, "Dina is not gong to be able to walk" she said.
I took a moment to try and analysis the situation.
"Is everything ok?" called down Marizan
"Yes " I called up after a minute and coming to a decision, "Yes, we will meet you at the main camp on the bend of the river"
"Good," called back Marizan, "Remember, head north and then follow the river. It should take you about one hour to get to the river and then two hours down to the bend."
"Ok," I called up , "No worries, will see you there in three hours."
I turned and looked at Natasha and Dina, "Don't worry," I said, "We can do this!"
YOU ARE READING
The River
Short StoryThey had been told to stay together. The rainforest could be dangerous. But a surprise fall, badly sprained ankle and an empty water bottle left Hazel with no alternative than to walk alone towards the river and help. or did it!
