#25: Walking on Thin Ice
Falling through ice into freezing water is no joke, even for a couple of seconds. Once you’re wet in low temperatures, you’re in danger of developing hypothermia and frostbite. You’re also likely in shock and incredibly overwhelmed, so first responders to the scene should, in theory, at least be understanding.
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Unfortunately for the OP, this was not the case here. It seems the Coast Guard was giving them a hard time and wanted to see their passport. It can be understood from their perspective if they found the OP without any context, depending on the location, but that’s still an intensely stressful experience.