YOUTH SHOT
Accident In Bush A vouth was accidentally shot dead by his twin brother while hunting in bush near Methven yesterday afternoon. He was Patrick Luke Keane, aged 18, a son of Mr and Mrs L. Keane, of Rakaia. The dead youth, his twin brother and another companion were shooting in Scott’s gully, about six miles south-west of Methven when he was shot in the chest, about 4.30 p.m. He died soon' afterwards. His two companions came out for help, and a search party of 34. comprising police and civilians, was organisedThe youths were unable to find where they had left their companion and it was not until 10.30 p.m. that the body was brought out by utility vehicle.
Floods In Japan.—Nine persons were killed and three others are missing in landslides after torrential rains swept Hokkaido, the northern main island of Japan yesterday.—Tokyo. August 21.
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Press, Volume CVI, Issue 31144, 22 August 1966, Page 14
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