Close by, there is a man sitting on a grill, absorbed in reading a newspaper. Despite the fact that he has a clear view of the man’s distress and struggle, he remains completely absorbed in his reading, showing no inclination to intervene. Additionally, an elderly woman dressed in green is nearby, watching the scene unfold.
It looks as though she is softly murmuring words of sympathy or concern for the man to herself. However, despite her visible sympathy and the apparent emotional reaction, she does not pause to offer any help or assistance.