{"id":10796,"date":"2021-09-05T12:58:12","date_gmt":"2021-09-05T07:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/?p=10796"},"modified":"2021-09-05T12:58:12","modified_gmt":"2021-09-05T07:28:12","slug":"without-asking-who-she-was-a-beggar-rescued-a-drowning-girl-know-the-story","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/without-asking-who-she-was-a-beggar-rescued-a-drowning-girl-know-the-story\/","title":{"rendered":"Without asking who she was, a beggar rescued a drowning girl &#8211; Know the Story"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A poor man saved a young woman not knowing who her father was, and everything in his starving little village changed when he discovered the surprising truth.<\/p>\n<div data-io-article-url=\"https:\/\/news.amomama.com\/277294-beggar-saved-a-drowning-girl-knowing-who.html\">\n<p>Luca was a fishing man, but he only had a small boat that his father gave him. Most of the men in his tiny island village worked as fishermen as well, but they weren\u2019t doing so well lately.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile,\u00a0Mr. Corbin Combs, who had a vacation home on the island, had established a fishing company nearby.\u00a0They were taking care of everyone, including Luca&#8217;s village. Some of his fellow\u00a0workmen applied for jobs at Combs\u2019 company, but they didn\u2019t meet most qualifications. Combs offered to pay them leftover fish and not wages.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<picture><source class=\"article-image__picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-=\"\" \/><source class=\"article-image__picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"article__image-in-picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Beggar-Saved-a-Drowning-Girl-without-Knowing-Who-She-Was.jpg\" alt=\"Luca never imagined the real disaster that would destroy his village. | Source: Shutterstock\" width=\"650px\" height=\"340px\" title=\"\"><\/picture><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"article-image__picture\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Beggar-Saved-a-Drowning-Girl-without-Knowing-Who-She-Was.jpg\" alt=\"Luca never imagined the real disaster that would destroy his village. | Source: Shutterstock\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>It was quite criminal and it was a desperate situation for the residents of the town. There wasn&#8217;t enough income, so they saw many people living in luxury homes and enjoying the picturesque scenery. A few men staged protests, but Mr. Combs didn\u2019t care.\u00a0Everybody knew Combs hated poor people.<\/p>\n<p>Luca didn&#8217;t know that it would get so much worse. He began living on his boat in the hope of selling something. However, he found it tiring and fell asleep. He was stunned to wake up when the boat sank.<\/p>\n<p>His entire town had been flooded by a tsunami. The current continued to push him about, but he continued to swim, trying to find somewhere safe for him to hold on until he heard the distant cry.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<picture><source class=\"article-image__picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-=\"\" \/><source class=\"article-image__picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"article__image-in-picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Beggar-Saved-a-Drowning-Girl-without-Knowing-Who-She-Was.jpeg\" alt=\"He heard a female voice calling for help. | Source: Pexels\" width=\"1880px\" height=\"1253px\" title=\"\"><\/picture><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"article-image__picture\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Beggar-Saved-a-Drowning-Girl-without-Knowing-Who-She-Was.jpeg\" alt=\"He heard a female voice calling for help. | Source: Pexels\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cHelp! Help! Help!\u201dA female voice called out. Luca swam towards it, intent to help those in need. When he came to the boat, he realized it belonged to Mr. Mueller. He was one of those wealthy men who had spent their time in the town.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMr. Mueller! Please, help me! I can\u2019t swim!\u201dThe female voice exclaimed.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSorry, girl. I can\u2019t. This boat is too tiny, and I packed it with all my things. Survival of the fittest,\u201d Mr. Mueller spoke and began to paddle off.<\/p>\n<p>Luca couldn\u2019t believe it. <i>Who would let someone else drown like that? <\/i>He thought to him. He swam towards her and held her as high as he could. \u201cDon\u2019t worry! I\u2019ll help you. We need to find a safe place,\u201d Luca explained to her.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<picture><source class=\"article-image__picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-=\"\" \/><source class=\"article-image__picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"article__image-in-picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1630821585_173_Beggar-Saved-a-Drowning-Girl-without-Knowing-Who-She-Was.jpeg\" alt=\" Luca got them to safety at last. | Source: Pexels\" width=\"1864px\" height=\"1300px\" title=\"\"><\/picture><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"article-image__picture\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1630821585_173_Beggar-Saved-a-Drowning-Girl-without-Knowing-Who-She-Was.jpeg\" alt=\" Luca got them to safety at last. | Source: Pexels\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cThank you! I\u2019m not good at swimming. I was so afraid!\u201dThe woman replied. Just then, a wave hit them again, and Luca held the woman tightly. However, another massive wave drove them away into the open ocean.<\/p>\n<p>Luca spotted a small island near them and helped them get to safety. \u201cYou\u2019re safe now. Let\u2019s hope a rescue team finds us soon,\u201d Luca exclaimed, &#8220;Out-of-breath swimming so hard.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank you. I can\u2019t thank you enough. You saved me. I\u2019m Angeline. What\u2019s your name?\u201d Angeline asked in between breaths.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m Luca. It\u2019s nice to meet you,\u201d He told her. They talked for a long time and the sun was setting soon. Luca was a great survivalist and built a fire for them. He also found coconuts on the beach for food and drinks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<picture><source class=\"article-image__picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-=\"\" \/><source class=\"article-image__picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"article__image-in-picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1630821586_58_Beggar-Saved-a-Drowning-Girl-without-Knowing-Who-She-Was.jpeg\" alt=\"They awoke to the sound of a helicopter. | Source: Pexels\" width=\"1880px\" height=\"1090px\" title=\"\"><\/picture><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"article-image__picture\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1630821586_58_Beggar-Saved-a-Drowning-Girl-without-Knowing-Who-She-Was.jpeg\" alt=\"They awoke to the sound of a helicopter. | Source: Pexels\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cI never imagined something so scary could happen,\u201d Angeline said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMe neither. My town has been completely flooded. I don\u2019t know how we\u2019re going to rebuild it,\u201d Luca added.<\/p>\n<p>Angeline looked intently at him but said nothing. They fell asleep quickly and woke up to hear a helicopter. It belonged to Combs\u2019 company. \u201cMy dad must have sent the rescue team. Let\u2019s go, Luca!\u201d Angeline exclaimed.<\/p>\n<p>Luca hesitated for a second. <i>Angeline was Mr. Combs\u2019 daughter?<\/i>\u00a0he wondered. In the end, he got on the helicopter\u00a0which brought them mainland. Although Mr. Combs was there to greet his child, he looked at Luca with a frown.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<picture><source class=\"article-image__picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-=\"\" \/><source class=\"article-image__picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"article__image-in-picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1630821586_606_Beggar-Saved-a-Drowning-Girl-without-Knowing-Who-She-Was.jpeg\" alt=\"Mr. Combs was there to receive his daughter but frowned at Luca. | Source: Pexels\" width=\"1880px\" height=\"1253px\" title=\"\"><\/picture><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"article-image__picture\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1630821586_606_Beggar-Saved-a-Drowning-Girl-without-Knowing-Who-She-Was.jpeg\" alt=\"Mr. Combs was there to receive his daughter but frowned at Luca. | Source: Pexels\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u201cWhat are you doing with this bum, Angeline?\u201dMr. Combs spoke in disdain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDad! This man saved me from drowning during the tsunami! Your buddy, Mr. Mueller, left me to die!\u201dAngeline yelled at dad. Mr. Combs\u2019 face paled, and he turned apologetic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m so sorry, my boy. I\u2019ve been worried all night about my daughter. I\u2019ll do anything to repay\u00a0you. Give me any number,\u201d Mr. Combs said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMr. Combs, I don\u2019t want anything for myself. But I ask that you help my tiny village recover after this disaster,\u201d Luca said\u00a0the rich man. Mr. Combs agreed, humbled that Luca didn\u2019t want something for himself.<\/p>\n<div class=\"article-image\">\n<picture><source class=\"article-image__picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" type=\"image\/webp\" data-=\"\" \/><source class=\"article-image__picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" data-=\"\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"article__image-in-picture lazy\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1630821587_712_Beggar-Saved-a-Drowning-Girl-without-Knowing-Who-She-Was.jpeg\" alt=\"Luca and Angeline fell in love. | Source: Pexels\" width=\"1880px\" height=\"1251px\" title=\"\"><\/picture><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"article-image__picture\" src=\"https:\/\/centralrecorder.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1630821587_712_Beggar-Saved-a-Drowning-Girl-without-Knowing-Who-She-Was.jpeg\" alt=\"Luca and Angeline fell in love. | Source: Pexels\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"\"><\/noscript><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Combs organized rescue efforts and relief efforts for everyone. After the waters receded, Combs paid to rebuild the homes of the people on the islands. He spoke to the villager and learned how poor his business practices were.<\/p>\n<p>With Angeline\u2019s encouragement, he offered them decent jobs at his company using whatever skills they had available. Angeline purchased Luca a boat and began to see him every day. They became infatuated and began helping the island village.<\/p>\n<p>They were married right where they first met. However, it was not flooded.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What can we learn from this tale?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Economic status doesn\u2019t mean anything. <\/strong>Mr. Combs realized that money is not everything because Mr. Mueller, his wealthy friend, was willing to allow his daughter&#8217;s death.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do your part whenever possible<\/strong> Luca didn\u2019t have a selfish bone in his body despite being poor. He was a selfless person who wanted to help others, Angeline included.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>This story is worth sharing with friends. This story might inspire and brighten their day.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This story is similar to the one that a man kicked his sister out, even though she had no place to go.<\/p>\n<p><i>This account was inspired by the story of a reader, but it is written by a professional writer. To preserve identities and privacy, all names were changed. We would love to hear your story. It might change someone&#8217;s mind. Send your story to info@amomama.com if you&#8217;d like to share it.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><!--Article End--><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A poor man saved a young woman not knowing who her father was, and everything in his starving little village changed when he discovered the surprising truth. Luca was a fishing man, but he only had a small boat that his father gave him. 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