Overcoming Peril at Canoe Lake

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Overcoming the Perils of Canoe Lake Bobby was on his first trip to summer camp, and boy was he excited! He loved camp activities like hiking, fishing, and swimming, and lucky for him, his parents had chosen a summer camp at a well-known lake called Canoe Lake, where he would not only be able to swim, but also learn how to canoe. As his bus pulled up to the camp lodge, Bobby could barely contain himself as he waited for the other kids to exit the bus. Standing outside awaiting their arrival was a very friendly looking woman who then identified herself as the camp canoe instructor. She greeted each of them and then gathered them into a huddle to discuss camp rules. She began by warning that while taking their canoeing lessons, they should be very careful not to fall out of the canoe, because where they will be practicing learning, there are many sharp rocks and other potentially dangerous sharp objects in the water that may not be seen by the naked eye. Bobby listened, kind of, but he was very distracted by all the fun activities awaiting him, and by chatting with the other children who were just as excited. During their first couple of days at camp, Bobby and his new found friends were having a marvelous time in the beautiful sunny weather, hiking, playing ball, and just playing all over camp. He had been so busy having fun he completely forgot to apply the sunscreen his mother had packed for him in his bag. By the 3rd day of camp, Bobby noticed his skin was turning red, and very painful to the touch. He had also been sweating quite a bit more than normal, and he was very tired. This was not normal for Bobby who was normally full of energy, and although his skin hurt, he was determined not to let it ruin his fun. On the fourth day, he and the other children were out for a canoeing excursion on the lake, and one of the kids in his canoe jokingly began
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