I got closer and smiled to let her know that I was there to talk, to help.

我走近她，朝她微笑着，让她知道需要聊天和帮忙的时候我都在。

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I got closer and noticed a man pouring something polluted into the water.

我走近了，注意到一个人正在往水里倒一些被污染的东西。

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As I got closer, I saw him kicking his legs in the air and breathing heavily.

当我走近时，我看见他在空中蹬着腿，喘着粗气。

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When I got closer I saw his leg and I just yelled and I started crying.

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