‘We’re on the A56 by…’ the operator had obviously asked Johannes for our location, seizing my chance I twisted my arms slipped my shoes and jumper off and jumped in. The water was cold and fast, for a second it took my breath away, I was right about the clothes; I could feel my trousers were heavy with water already adding weight. I snapped to my senses and swam with everything I had across the river. The current swept me down stream and by the time I crawled up the opposite bank I was nearly at the bridge under the road. I could see the water here was even faster and more treacherous. I caught my breath while peeling the sodden trousers off. Adrenaline was pumping through my veins, if it was cold I couldn’t feel it anymore.
I looked about me, the horse was 20m away, the child probably 50
