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You conclude that the crew are either blind or have no intention of rescuing you. The fishing boat continues on its course out to sea and, without seeming to notice you, disappears over the horizon. Pulling off a loose plank from the hatch cover, and using it as a makeshift oar, you set about paddling towards the shore.

Turn to 337.

Text copyright © 1984 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1984 Gary Chalk.