BODIES FOUND

Grey River Argus, 16 June 1936, Page 3

BODIES FOUND

DROWNING OF YOUTHS. CARTERTON, June J 5. The search for the m’ssing bodies of the youths drowned at the WhareI'utci continui'd to-day, and both were recovered. Donald was thirty yards from ‘lie shore. elnd in a leather jacket and shirt. The theory is that he stripped off, and went to the assistance of AleLeod. There was 2(1 feet of water at the spot. The l.iodies wore located by aeroplune. flown by Keith McAlaster. AleLeod was fully clothed, except for his gum boots. He w:is wearing a. loaded cartridge belt. AIASTEIRTON. Jmm 15. A verdict of accidental drowning w.-is returned to-night at the inquest coiK-einiiig- the deaths of Hector Sinclair Donald and Norman .Murdock McLeod, who lost their lives on Saturday ii'glit, while on a duck-shooting expedition at Kaluitti.rii. Both bodies were recovered to-day. It is surmised that their boat capsized, ami that, although they made a gallant fight lo reach the shore, were overcome with cold and drowned. The bodies went located by an aeroplane, which directed dragging parties to the spot. The funeral of the victim's w'll take place to-mor-row afternoon. INFANT DROWNED. GORE. June 15. Alurrav Gordon, aged two and n-half vears. son of Mr and Airs A. A. Gordon. Tkilton Street, was accidental]} drowned yesterday afternoon in the Ala la ura River. The child wandered away from home early in Hie afternoon. A search waj made latiT, and the body was found in the river opposite Halton .Street. Ar t’iicial respiration was unavailing, al though the body had evidently not been lo»L r : n the river.