The answer is calories really sorry if it is wrong
In the beginning of the short story, I think the main character and his assitant crew member are on a boat and looking at the island and discussing how no one ever comes back from that place. The main character falls into the water but the boat keeps on going and he gets washed onto the shore of the island.
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Answer: Let them wear a life jacket. That way it would decrease the chance of drowning for them.
Deciding on what is the most important.