LIFE SACRIFICED
IN ATTEMPTED RESCUE. (By Telegraph.—Per Press Association) CHRISTCHURCH, January 20. —-A -verdieU* that due»«fco=i= drowning, in nil attempt to save the life of a friend, was returned af. the adjourned in<(|WHfc into the dentil er • Thomas. Hugh Brio Monro, which was held to-day. Evidence w»s given that his brother-in-law, J, D. Simpson got into difficulties, and Munro hact gone to his assistance, after dispatch- -- iiijr a hoy for help. Coroner E. D. Mosley remarked: It may he some consolation to his relatives and friends that Monro lost his life in an endeavour to save the life of Simpson. Being only a moderate swimmer, he knew he was risking his life. Yet he did not hesitate to go to his friend’s assistance.
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Hokitika Guardian, 21 January 1932, Page 5
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