THE OUT BACK

Oil leaked from the engine covering the ground in a sloppy black liquid. Fire was spreading over the planes hull sending smoke high above the trees. The plane was divided into three sections when it hit the ground in the Australian outback. Ryan and Andrew were the only survivors were now getting their supplies before they headed out into the rain forest. “Get that pocket knife . It’ll be useful.” Explained Ryan picking up the last of the biscuit. He knew a lot about surviving in the wild and staying alive. 

Now was his time to shine. 

Thats enough. we don’t want our bags too heavy.” There was a river near by but it was too fast. Ryan had learned that coconuts could be used as a floatation device as they can float in the water for up to a year. “o.k. Andrew get some coconuts and some extra for eating.” Ryan scavenged around for a long bamboo stick as the bass of the boat. He cut holes in the bamboo to weave the leather he got from his jacket .Then he tied the coconuts on the same way.”we can use these sticks i found as paddles.” said Andrew. “but theres still one thing left. does it float?”

The raft shot down the rapids at speeds up to 65 mph. Hanging on for dear life Andrew stabbed his paddle into the water to slow down. There was a loud crack as his paddle snapped in two. “Ryan! My paddle broke!” He screamed. 

“We have to slow down down or we’ll crash into the rocks ahead!” 

He was right, going at that speed could be fatal and they’d come too far to lose. “Ryan give me your paddle and some leather.” Andrew shouted getting the paddle. 

He tied it to his paddles handle with the string and chucked it at a nearby tree. The raft was yanked sending them both above the tree tops. Then it went black.

Slowly Ryan’s vision came back and he realised he was on a log. Andrew was holding onto him as well as the log. Land could not be seen as far as Ryan could see as his back was broken in three places. “Andrew. Andrew where are we?” moaned Ryan.

“We’re at sea. Its o.k.” Said Andrew.

“Theres a cruise ship nearby. You still got that flare?” 

“Yep. My back hurts do you mind if you do it?” 

The flare was covered in water but it worked.” We got one shot. Here we go.” Suddenly the sky was lit up by a bright red light. Then in the distance they could just here the sound of the cruise ship honking. Now their adventure was over and now all they have to do is wait for the cruise ship to pick them up and take they home...