Curtis Scott

As a young kid, I was an avid reader, and my favorite books were the adventures of the Hardy Boys. I loved following their escapades as they solved mysteries and fought crime. Little did I know that one day, I would have a similar adventure of my own.
It was a sweltering summer day when I decided to go for a swim in the nearby lake. I was about halfway out when I saw something strange in the water. It looked like a body. I froze, my heart pounding in my chest. I knew I had to do something, so I swam over to it.
As I got closer, I saw that it was a young girl, about my age. She was lying face down in the water, and she wasn't moving. I reached down and grabbed her arm, and I pulled her up to the surface. She was unconscious, and she wasn't breathing.
I knew I had to do CPR, but I had never done it before. I had seen it on TV, so I figured I could do it. I started by giving her mouth-to-mouth, and then I started doing chest compressions.
After a few minutes, she started to breathe again. I was so relieved! I had saved her life.
I stayed with her until the paramedics arrived. They took her to the hospital, and I went home.
I never saw the girl again, but I never forgot her. I'm so grateful that I was able to help her, and I'm so proud of myself for doing what I did.
I know that not everyone is as lucky as I was. Not everyone has the opportunity to save a life. But I believe that everyone has the potential to do something good. We all have the power to make a difference in the world.
So next time you see someone in need, don't hesitate to help. You never know, you might just save their life.

I'm not a hero. I'm just a guy who did what he had to do. But if my story can inspire others to do the same, then that's enough for me.