NET FISHER IN DIFFICULTIES.
SHANNON RESIDENT'S NARROW ESCAPE. A resident of Shannon in the person of Mr Sam Mitchell, had a very narrow escape from drowning at the Foxton Beach yesterday. A party were net fishing in a tide, which was described later by Capt. Larson as a particularly tricky one, and Mr Mitchell, who Was on the deep end, was noticed to be in difficulty. Two visitors made an attempt to rescue him and succeeded, but not without risk. Mr Mitchell was unconscious and his rescuers were in. a very exhausted state when they reached the land. Resuscitation work was immediately 'commenced ion the unconscious man, while awaiting a medical officer, and after some time had elapsed Mr Mitchell showed signs of reviving. He was conveyed .to Fixton, where he is now progressing favourably.
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Shannon News, 27 December 1929, Page 2
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135NET FISHER IN DIFFICULTIES. Shannon News, 27 December 1929, Page 2
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