Answer» - Experience at California beach developed an aversion of water in Douglas - Misadventure at YMCA pool because of a eighteen year old, developed fear and terror of water in him
- Swallowed water, legs paralyzed, head throbbed, felt terror that knew no understanding
- Could not go need water for years
- But, gathered courage again, as was deprived of canoeing, fishing, swimming
- Hired an instructor and learnt swimming
- Terror returned every time he put his head in water but did not give up -
- After learning from instructor, tested himself alone in pool, then went to fresh waters to do away with residual doubts
- Fought with his terror all through with determination and strength
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