The Life-Savers
In this humorous story with a moral, seventy-five law enforcement officers approach the President of the Humane Society seeking a gold medal for life-saving, claiming to have saved one life each. The President, impressed by their collective achievement, awards them the medal and recommends them for jobs at life-boat stations, blissfully unaware that their success came from apprehending two outlaws rather than traditional rescue efforts. This quick read story cleverly illustrates the unexpected outcomes of actions and the importance of understanding the true nature of one's achievements.
Reveal Moral
"True heroism often lies in the commitment to uphold justice and protect others, rather than in individual acts of bravery."
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Quick Facts
- Age Group
- adultkidschildrenstory for class 4story for class 5story for class 6story for class 7story for class 8
- Theme
- courageteamworkheroism
- Characters
- Seventy-five MenPresident of the Humane SocietySpokesman of the Mentwo murderous outlaws
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