Picture this: you’re a lifeguard at a large pool in Florida, complete with an artificial waterfall. It’s a sunny day, and you’re just doing your job, keeping an eye on the swimmers. Suddenly, a woman approaches you, complaining that she lost her bracelet under the waterfall. You’re a bit annoyed, since guests are told not to wear jewelry in the pool, but you decide to help her anyway. Little did you know, this simple act of kindness would lead to a whole lot of drama!
♂️ Lifeguard on Duty

Jewelry in the Pool?

Bracelet Hunt Begins ♂️

Second Attempt

Angry Guest Alert

Call the Manager!

Lost Key & Number

Safety First! ♂️

Waterfall Details

Artificial Waterfall

Lifeguard vs. Waterfall: The Bracelet Battle ♂️
Our lifeguard hero dives into the 8-foot deep pool, battling the high-pressure artificial waterfall, all to find a guest’s lost bracelet. After two attempts, he comes up empty-handed and waterboarded by the waterfall. The woman is furious, ranting about the laziness of “this generation” and demanding to speak to the manager. The manager backs up our lifeguard, explaining that they’ll check for the bracelet when they empty the pool that night. The angry guest storms off without leaving her number or returning her locker key. In the end, the bracelet is found, but with no way to return it, it sits in lost and found. Let’s see what the internet thinks about this watery debacle…
Lifeguard praised for prioritizing job over lost bracelet

Pool lifeguard stands ground on safety, accused of theft

Safety first! But valid concern, what if an emergency occured?

Lifeguard stands ground against unreasonable patron

Lifeguard not at fault for customer’s lost bracelet.

Lifeguard vs Bracelet: The Great Debate

NTA, but lost bracelet leads to dangerous waterfall adventure ️

Lifeguard prioritizes safety over lost bracelet, commenters agree

Lifeguard called AH for refusing dangerous retrieval

NTA. Lifeguard tried to help within limits and offered solutions.

Lifeguard defends decision not to retrieve bracelet

Lazy generation? NTA. Lifeguard’s job is to save, not humiliate.

Lifeguard not at fault for lost bracelet tantrum

NTA did their best, offered solution, but tantrum ensued

Lifeguard not responsible for lost bracelet, NTA

Swimming enthusiast empathizes with lifeguard’s difficult job

Life guard prioritizes duties over lost property ♂️

Swimming under a waterfall’s hydraulics is tough. NTA did enough

Attempted retrieval of lost bracelet: NTA but job requirement?

Swimming under a waterfall is harder than it seems

Lifeguard tries to retrieve bracelet, gets accused of refusal. NTA.

Criticism of the lifeguard’s efforts is unfounded.

NTA lifeguard applauded for not risking life for bracelet

A relatable story of struggling with glasses and swimming ♀️

Lifeguard praised for not endangering self for trinket. Manager support.

Manager better have had their back NTA

Lifeguard stands ground against entitled customer for lost bracelet

Rules are rules, NTA. Safety first

No diving for lost jewelry, signs should make it clear.

Lost glasses in water, wouldn’t ask lifeguard to retrieve. NTA

Empathetic comment offers advice for dealing with difficult customers.

Lifeguard’s fair solution: checking the pool tonight. NTA

NTA, Bracelet in Waterfall: Self-Redirected Anger

A bracelet’s worth debated in a serene setting.

Set boundaries and stick to them. NTA

Lifeguard’s job is not to find lost items, entitlement is ugly

Lifeguard refuses to retrieve bracelet. Commenter supports decision. NTA

Lifeguard’s decision to prioritize safety over demands

Trying to help but met with entitlement. NTA wins.

Lifeguard not at fault for not risking life for bracelet

Lifeguard’s job is safety, not bracelet retrieval

NTA for not risking life to retrieve bracelet in waterfall

Lifeguard’s refusal to retrieve bracelet justified. NTA

Missing bracelet causes controversy over lifeguard’s actions

Gay dolphin god refuses dangerous request, deemed NTA

NTA lifeguard stands up to entitled woman at waterfall

Safety first! Commenter agrees with lifeguard’s decision and offers alternative.

Lifeguard not obligated to retrieve lost bracelet from waterfall

Lifeguard rightfully refuses to risk safety for lost bracelet

Rules are rules ♀️ You made reasonable attempts to help.

Defending the lifeguard against entitled customer, no need to worry

Lifeguard criticized for retrieving lost item in dangerous area

User questions lifeguard’s swimming abilities and offers understanding.
