Initiation
A foolhardy young man dives off a cliff, struggles, and celebrates survival..
Mike hung by his toes at the edge of the quarry. He took a deep breath and pictured himself diving into the milky water 20 feet below. The water was said to be 50 feet deep at its center but neither he nor any of his friends knew how deep the water was just below the cliff. Once he dove, the only way out was a five mile swim across to the outcropping they used for swimming on hot days.“Go for it Mike!” said Charlie, and t...