Taking the Final Risk

tempt was usually made to rescue the individual by sending out a fleet of canoes. The chances of the rescue succeeding depended on many factors including the availability of the canoes, the weather and the time of day or night. The individual therefore knew that the outcome of his suicide attempt was uncertain even if he did not really wish to end his life but was making an appeal or a protest. From his observations, Firth concluded that 'involved in the suicide attempt is a distinct element of risk-taking. It is part of my