SENSATIONAL LAUNCH ACCIDENT.
DARING BEfcSCUE BY A NATIVE. By Telegraph.— Press Association. Wellington, July i. A sensational launch accident occurred at the Whakatano Heads at one o'clock to-day. The Harbor Board launch, with Messrs. Metcalfe, the Board's engineer, Mays (tho foreman), and a nnm'ber of other men returning to AVliale Island, struck on the outmost rock at the entrance, throwing five workmen into the sea, which -was breaking heavily. These clung to the rocks, all being rescued ultimately. The last two were in a perilous position for over an hour, being thoroughly exhausted. Attempts to rescue them by boat and launch faile.'.. but a native named Akima, aged sixty, slwam through the breakers with a rope, and all were dragged ashore. The daring rescue was witnessed by a large crowd, including the Military Medical Board.
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Taranaki Daily News, 6 July 1917, Page 2
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135SENSATIONAL LAUNCH ACCIDENT. Taranaki Daily News, 6 July 1917, Page 2
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