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Meantime volunteer crews from the steamers Oscar II and Olive Branch, lying at Delagoa, started in boats to rescue the sufferers. After an exciting voyage up the river, and a long tramp through unknown country, during which they were fired on several times, they reached the settlement where it was supposed the castaways were located, and found that they had left for the coast. The rescuers were almost naked and worn out for want of food. They had to march 95 miles back to their boats through rough and swampy country, and were continually persecuted by natives. Their sufferings were so severe that all but two gave up. These two reached Delagoa, whence assistance was sent to their companions, who were brought safely to the Coast. — Press Association.
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Manawatu Herald, 5 December 1895, Page 3
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