DROWNED IN THE APARIMA RIVER.
[By Telegraph.] Invercargill, July 5. Information has reached town from Otautau, that two men named John Comerford and Hugh McDermott were drowned last Sunday while attempting to cross ; the Aparima river on horseback, The horses reached the bank and returned to the place from which the riders started. The men were not seen again,but as the river is unusually high at this time, there is little doubt as to their fate. Search parties are otiti but so far, they have only found the overcoats of the men, both of whom are well - known residents. MoDermo tt leaves a wife and child. Later. The bodies of Comerford and McDermott were found last night.
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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2894, 5 July 1882, Page 2
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117DROWNED IN THE APARIMA RIVER. South Canterbury Times, Issue 2894, 5 July 1882, Page 2
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