DROWNED IN RIVER
ATTEMPT AT RESCUE FAILS
(By Telegraph.—Press Association^) INVERCARGILL, Bth January. Angus Rennie Hibbs, 18, was drowned while bathing in the Aparima EUver near Fairfax. He went for a bathe with his elder brother, Clarence Herbert Hibbs, who, when he noticed Angus in difficulties, made a gallant attempt at rescue. His efforts exhausted him, and he struggled to tho bank in a state of collapse, lying practically insensible for ten minutes. Tho body of Angus was later recovered in eight feet.of water. At the inquest '"verdict of accidentally drowned was returned.
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Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 6, 9 January 1928, Page 6
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93DROWNED IN RIVER Evening Post, Volume CV, Issue 6, 9 January 1928, Page 6
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