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What does it mean?
A cry for help from someone trapped under pressure or cold circumstances.
In plain terms
Someone is stuck under the ice and needs rescue.
What can you take from it?
Look for signs of struggle beneath the surface.

Where it applies

  • mental health crisis
  • rescuing others

Putting it to work

  • listen for distress
  • offer immediate aid

Questions to consider

  • Who is struggling nearby?
  • What keeps you trapped?

Another view

The speaker is unclear if this is real or metaphorical.

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