SFX: Ocean sounds. Waves crashing, hitting the side of a boat, etc.
VO (straight, somber): The one that got away.
MVO (a 20+ youthful voice, told in a story teller style): There’d been a few nibbles here and there. But all in all it was a fairly quiet day on the water. That was until I heard that thrashing in the sea below. I’ll never forget those eyes staring back at me.
From opposite ends of my rod, we were both pulling for dear life. And even though my arms were aching, I wasn’t about to let go any time soon. But he was. His limbs numbed, his grip loosened and just like that he disappeared. His name was Stephen. And he was my brother.
VO (straight, somber): Out on the water we’re the only chance they’ve got. And you’re the only chance we’ve got. Become a Coastguard volunteer today and help us save lives. Visit coastguard.co.nz