Using the image below and this opening sentence complete the story in 100 – 150 words
The people waved at him from the bridge below.
Six kilometres upstream the dam had burst and a massive wave was on its way downstream and would surely take out the bridge and anyone on it at the time.
He thought he had time to lower the safety rope and winch the family, waving merrily to him, to safety.
The loudspeaker they normally used was out of service. He hoped the sight of the winch would indicate a state of urgency for the family.
The watching family stepped back as if expecting the crew were practicing some new manoeuvre.
Despite calls from the co-pilot the family couldn’t hear him over the noise of the helicopter.
The pilot went home that night, the looks of horror on the families faces, etched forever in his mind.
Written for: http://mondaysfinishthestory.wordpress.com/2014/10/13/mondays-finish-the-story-october-13-2014/
Morpethroad 
Oh Michael what a horrible ending! Well done for the prompt photo and pic but 😔 so sad.
Its what my muse said to do. Thanks for reading and your comment as always.
Naughty muse 😞
I’m with the ramblingmumma,’ a great take on the prompt, but such a sad ending. That would be enough to make you quit and become a hermit 😦
Oh dear i wouldnt want you to be doing that lyn. Thanks for reading.
Interesting prompt. You did well, even though it is a tragic story.
Thanks Gabriella, it ws a good prompt to write to. My muse pointed the way.
I love your take on this photo! Well done! Stay tuned for the next challenge coming up in less than 24 hours! ^..^
Thanks so much, I’m staying tuned.
Anxiety-packed ending, Michael-whew! First post reading of my Sunday morning 🙂 Have a wonderful day!
Thanks Mandy, enjoy your Sunday. Thanks again for reading.
How unlike your other writings Michael. So tragic! It was well written, but as others have said, so sad.
Thanks Jackie, must have been my sad side coming out.