Last Updated on June 9, 2020 by Natalie
The wave surged over my head. I inhaled quickly, but I was too late. The crest trampled over me, ignoring my existence. I succumbed to the Pacific Ocean’s wishes. As if I had a choice to disobey.
Even knowing the water was only a few feet deep didn’t stop the thought: I have to get air.
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Swimming in the Pacific at Ixtapa, Mexico
We were vacationing in Ixtapa, Mexico before heading on our holiday trip to the USA. We had a surprise two day holiday and decided to visit the beach. The ocean was a bit rough for the kids, but the adults took turns swimming or wave jumping. However, I had just made a mistake. I’d underestimated the fierce Pacific. Also, I’d taken my breath just a second too late.
I’d inhaled water. I’m going to drown! I panicked. I’m going to drown in 2 feet of water!
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The Pacific Ocean ignored me completely
I’m okay, I managed to think while under the waves. I’ll be just fine. Calm. My feet finally touched the sandy ocean floor. Up I pushed with all my might, maybe a bit over dramatically. I flew up out of the now shallow water like an awkward flying fish. Everyone around me was completely unaware of my previous peril.
Actually, I barely remember being under water. It was only a few seconds and I knew I needed to stand up quickly because I’d inhaled water. I jumped out of the water and took a shaky breath. Water poured out of my face while I coughed and sputtered.
It was pretty gross.
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I took another breath. It felt as if there was water in my lungs and I couldn’t fill them. I kept coughing, I kept gulping in air, and I made my way back to the shore.
I’m a good swimmer and I kind of thought I was going to have a problem getting to the surface for a few seconds. My lungs were still struggling when I got out of the water. Lungs do not like it when you inhale water.
Ixtapa’s beautiful waves.
I’ll always love the ocean.
That was so stupid, I thought. Slowly, my breathing was easier. One lung felt pretty sore for part of the day. I panicked inside my head that I’d develop pneumonia or a collapsed lung but slowly, the soreness subsided. The wheezing and soreness took a few days to completely stop.
Though I returned to the ocean after this, I stayed away from the big waves. The oceans of the world (those I know and those I haven’t yet met) still have my heart.
This incident occurred on our road trip to Ixtapa, Guerrero, Mexico. While I’ve had a few incidents before, I’ll forever love the ocean. Do you prefer mountains or oceans? Or something in between? Have you ever had a scary moment while in a body of water?
