Opinion
Word on the street as Ermelo residents have their say
The Highvelder took to the streets to ask the residents of Ermelo about the first thing they would rescue if their house caught fire.
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Obviously people, especially family members. I would rather have a burnt house than have my family hurt.
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I would save people more than anything. Lives matter more than material things.
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I would try and save anybody I can, but most importantly my child. He’s my number one priority.
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I would save my son first and foremost. He is the most important person in my life. Then I would go back and save whoever and whatever I can.