Dangerous Selfie: Lars’ Near-Fatal Experience

In this episode, we'll hear the cautionary tale of Lars, and learn why taking selfies while cycling in Copenhagen can be a dangerous decision.

Da: Lars var på cykel i København og han ville tage en selfie med statuen af den lille havfrue.
En: Lars was cycling in Copenhagen and he wanted to take a selfie with the statue of the little mermaid.

Da: Han drejede sit hoved for at posere og rørte ved kanten af kanalen.
En: He turned his head to pose and touched the edge of the canal.

Da: Han mistede balancen, faldt fra cyklen og plumpede ned i det kolde vand.
En: He lost his balance, fell from the bike and plunged into the cold water.

Da: Lars var forfærdet.
En: Lars was horrified.

Da: Han forsøgte at få fat i noget for at komme op, men hans greb på kanten var ikke stærkt nok.
En: He tried to grab something to get up, but his grip on the edge wasn't strong enough.

Da: Lars blev mere og mere træt, da han kæmpede for at holde sig oven vande.
En: Lars grew more and more tired as he struggled to stay afloat.

Da: Heldigvis så en anden cyklist ham og ringede til redningsholdet.
En: Fortunately, another cyclist saw him and called the rescue team.

Da: De ankom hurtigt og hev Lars op på land.
En: They arrived quickly and lifted Lars ashore.

Da: Han var svimmel og våd, men ellers i god behold.
En: He was dizzy and wet, but otherwise safe.

Da: Han takkede dem mange gange for at redde hans liv.
En: He thanked them many times for saving his life.

Da: Lars lærte en vigtig lektion den dag - at tage selfies mens man cykler er farligt og kan føre til farlige situationer.
En: Lars learned an important lesson that day - taking selfies while cycling is dangerous and can lead to dangerous situations.

Da: Fra nu af ville han være mere forsigtig og nyde Københavns seværdigheder på en mere sikker måde.
En: From now on, he would be more careful and enjoy Copenhagen's sights in a safer way.