Was David drowning pony boy

In "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton, there is a tense moment where Ponyboy is nearly drowned by a group of Socs, including a character named David. However, it is Johnny who intervenes and saves Ponyboy from the assault. This incident highlights the intense rivalry and violence between the Greasers and Socs, as well as the deep bond of friendship among the Greaser characters.