The Story:
Raju, a fisherman who was his village champion in swimming, was facirlg the ever increasing challenges of profession. Lower rates for- the fish they caught and having to sail further and further every week to catch better- quality fish, be?ides too many people fishing pushing the schools of fish deeper into the ocean.
With all this in his mind Raju, set sail early one morning. His daughters birthday was two days away and if he set sail earlier than the other-s from his village, may be he would not have to travel so far and could get back early enough to catch buyers from neighbouring towns who paid better prices.
The boat needed repairs, but this could wait till the monsoons, he thought as he checked his 6 extra gasoline tanks. The emergency bamboo oars were also in place in case the engine conked off. Casting a concerned glance over his shoulder he was relieved to see that Lakshmi his wife had not forgotten to load the two tanks of drinking water on the other side of the boat and 50 coconuts to be dropped at the deepest point he fished at today to appease the water Gods to bring wealth and prosperity to their family.
As he sailed for over an hour his village coastline seemed to merge•into the horizon and his heart beat increased. Raju took a deep breath, " Its okay" he told himself " I do this everyday. Its my life and my job" Still lost in his thoughts Raju reminded himself that he had to make a sharp turn at the island that was appearing to his left. Infested with wild animals and haunted by demons, that's what the village elders had said. A cold shiver ran down his spine.
Gradually he manoeuvred his boat MV Srilakshmi with all the skill that had won him the district collectors award for the best boats man in the district. The boat behaved a little unsteady and differently today. May be the changing tides, rising sun and unfamiliar territory. A little relaxed that nobody else had set sail so early Raju instinctively looked towards his feet as they felt wet and cold. He
froze The boat was taking in more water than his eyes could believe. He
suddenly developed cramps in his arms and legs and couldn't move. The boat was sinking and he was 2hours away from home.
What are Rajus options? Explain your answer in the form of a written report in 5 minutes
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