Two vacationers on Maui survived last week’s firestorm thanks to their quick-thinking and the safety of a pool. The friends described their terrifying experience and how the pool saved them during the Maui Fire.
Friends Survive Maui Fire By Jumping in Pool
Kristina Le-Garrido, her childhood friend and she embarked on vacation to Maui in search of adventure and tranquility. They had no idea that their vacation would turn into a survival test against the fury of nature. Panic set in as thick smoke began to engulf their Lahaina rental unit. They rushed to grab their belongings with an adrenaline rush, trying desperately to navigate the dense haze. They lost each other twice in the confusion, as the smoke obscuring the scene made it impossible to see.
But fate had different plans. These two friends remained united despite the chaos, and were driven to succeed by their unyielding resolve. The two friends were then faced with a crucial choice, one that would ultimately help save their lives. They were beckoned by the swimming pool. It was a shimmering oasis of blue. The pool was their only refuge in the middle of an inferno.
Kristina Le-Garrido’s emotions were overwhelming. She told reporters that she felt “extremely blessed” at the moment, with her voice trembling in gratitude and disbelief. There were many angels on our path but we didn’t always notice them. The pool was the only one around.
Resilient and resourceful, Lee-Garrido used the SOS function on her iPhone to connect with the help they needed. The emergency services responded quickly, and their digital call was a thread of connectivity in the chaos. They pinged us immediately and knew where we were. They said to not move, don’t get out of pool, Lee-Garrido recalled, underlining the importance of their chosen refuge.
Maui Fire Survivors Spent Hours In Swimming Pool
The hours seemed to stretch on forever as the couple clung desperately to the pool. Even in their sanctuary, smoke continued to advance relentlessly. Lee-Garrido, determined not to give in, reached out again to the emergency services. She pleaded for help during a desperate time. The response was clear – stay in place, as rescue was impossible amid the perilous situation.
A glimmering of hope appeared. Three firefighters blasted through the smoke to rescue the two men. Their arrival marked a pivotal moment in the ordeal, as a testimony to human solidarity and courage.
The two friends were not the only ones to take refuge in water. A few brave souls sought refuge in the ocean in the face of a raging fire. These survivors, as the fires and smoke encroached on their homes, made a split second decision that saved their lives.
What happened in Maui has haunting similarities to another recent incident – the wildfire in Paradise. In both cases, the swimming pool was the only place to escape nature’s fury. In the same way that homeowners sought refuge from the fire’s fury by diving into their pools, these two women also found salvation in the midst of the flames.
The fire is said to have claimed 115 lives, leaving communities and families in mourning. The somber truth is further compounded by an unsettling fact: over 1,100 people are still unaccounted for. Their fates remain uncertain as the search and rescue operation intensifies.
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