The salvation is not the end of the story, on the contrary. You could say that the long -term drama starts. Koelemeijer: “Leah had actually said goodbye to life. She was stuck in that car and could not swim. The help came when she no longer expected it. She has wondered for a long time what she earned to be saved. “
Struggle
Mirjam, the savior, had her own struggle. The first thing she felt when she clambered the water was frustration. No joy or satisfaction, but frustration. Because of the dozens of spectators who had gathered on the quay, had seen the car sinking, but did not stand out. Why didn’t anyone do anything and even got her scream for help barely any response?
“I also wondered,” says Koelemeijer. “And there is no easy answer to formulate. It depends on many factors. It was a cold, dark winter evening. There was even a layer of ice on the water. Doing what Mirjam did is a big risk. You can get a cardiac arrest. And it can also be that that evening mainly older people watched on the quay. Can you expect them to jump in the cold water? “