He rushes to the cliff and scrambles down the rocks. it takes him a long time to get down to the water, trying to keep up with the current at the same time. as he nears the waters edge he sees
Losing strength.
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Struggling down the slope,
Theres not much hope.
I begin to try to ride the scree
But the rocks are tumbling all around me.

If I want john alive,
Ive got to ditch my fear - take a dive
While Ive still got my drive to survive.

Evel knievel you got nothing on me.
Here I go!