Wounded
If you are wounded, you need to get healed right away. If a swimmer swims against a jagged piece of metal floating in the sea, it is best if he exits the body of water and seeks attention for his wound. This is preferred over the possibility of infection or even worse, being sought after by a neighboring predator that smells the blood in the water. Moray eels or sand sharks are possible interested parties. Seek medical attention fast, swimmer; or be left with the consequences. Why am I writing this? Well, true, it is quite obvious that physical wounds need immediate attention. When children are running and playing, isn't it common for them to come to mom quickly when blood is seen? I have yet to see a child with a gaping wound just go along with blood dripping down their leg and onto the ground with no recourse given at all. The child is just smiling along and not paying any attention to the pain of the shards of gravel stuck within the bloody, oozing orifice. No, childre