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Keegan was also swept about six feet away by the current.

With determined effort, Stella swam over and grabbed ahold of his collar.

It was impossible forthem to communicate in the water. Moreover, it was

extremely difficult for Stella to support the weight of an adult male like Keegan

alone. She strived to keep both their faces above water as they followed the

current, trying to find a way to save themselves.

Fortunately, luck seemed to be on her side. It was not long before she came

across a branch floating in the river. With Keegan in her arms, Stella struggled

toward the floating piece of wood. In the end, they managed to grab ahold of it

and catch their breath.

“Keegan…” Stella’s voice quivered. She held back her tears and called out

urgently, “Keegan, don’t close your eyes! Stay awake! I can’t do this alone. Hold

onto the branch, and I’ll support you. We’ll climb up together.”

Keegan coughed out some water. His body was weakened by his injuries and

the cold. Nevertheless, Stella’s tears prompted him to summon the last of his

strength, and he nodded.

couple clung tightly to the branch, slowly making their way

they heard a snap and felt the wood

to make another

was thin, as though it was toppled by

in the water and the other still connected

unstable and simply could not bear the weight of

pale. There was nothing more despairing than finding

to have it snatched away again. She suppressed her emotions and

to Keegan.

be here soon. Let’s hold on a little longer. They’re going

us,” she said.

Keegan managed to

her gaze, and tears were streaming

and called out,

rushing water drowned out her

riverbank.

felt his body growing colder, and he

wood.

help. Conserve your strength,” he

was in slightly better shape than Keegan, even though

While she was not injured, the frigid water and her skinny frame

much longer. Her limbs were starting to

branch occasionally emitted a creaking sound. It could break at

they were in their final

Keegan spoke again. “Stella, the branch might be