A Trip On A Boat Accident

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Sometimes a traumatic event can bring people closer together. This was the case when my brother broke his leg in a boating accident. He was unable to walk for months. I had to help him around in his wheelchair and help him with school when he was unable to go. Although my brother's accident was an unfortunate event, it strengthened our friendship. Boat trips were always a fun time in my family, but they soon proved to be a dangerous journey, resulting in the injury of my brother. My dad, his friend, and my brother, Dwight, went on a fishing trip offshore. It was a normal trip that we frequently journeyed, but that day was different. The trip offshore takes hours to get to the best spot for fishing. On the ride offshore, Dwight was standing at the head of the boat, enjoying the particularly turbulent ride. He jumped to every bump, excited for the long day of fishing. My brother continued to leap with every wave, unaware of how rough the waters were. For the final time, my brother jumped with a giant wave. Suddenly he soared ten feet into the air. He then plummeted onto the solid surfa...

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