DROWNING FATALITY
—! ♦ AT RANGITIKEI HEADS. YOUNG ALAN LOSES HIS LIFE. A sad drowning fatality took place at the Rangitikei Heads on Sunday afternoon, a young man named ernest. James Brightwell, of Bulls, being the victim. When the tide was receding at about three o’clock, deceased and his sister proceeded to enjoy the surf, but it was not long before they were both noticed to be in difficulties a short distance from the shore. The alarm was immediately raised, but, before assistance could be procured, the treacherous tide had carried them northwards and away from the shore. A large crowd collected, including deceased’s parents and a life-line was secured and quickly manned, and one swimmer made a gallant attempt to reach young Brightwell, but had to give up before reachig him. Fortunately, however, the girl, who was well-nigh exhausted, drifted in shore, and was eventually assisted to safety, where resuscitation measures were employed with success. A young man named Barker, of Marton Junction, entered the water fully clothed but was unable to reach the young man, who sank before the eyes of the horrified crowd.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3599, 15 February 1927, Page 3
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184DROWNING FATALITY Manawatu Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 3599, 15 February 1927, Page 3
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