Narrow Escape From Drowning
TREACHEROUS WATERS OP THE RANGITIKEI RIVER.
Two young girls about 15 had a narrow escape from drowning wnen bathing in the Haugitikci river at Tangimoana yesterday morning. The girls, it appears, were not very efficient swimmers, and apparently went out beyond their depth. Their plight was noticed by a small child on the beach who immediately attracted the attention of Constable Gillurd, of Fcilding, who is at present holidaying at the beach.
Constable Gillard entered the water fully elolhed and with the assistance of Mr Bell, of Ongarue, succeeded in extricating the girls from the water.
The Rangitikei river is known to be dangerous for swimming, especially near the mouth, and swimmers should be extremely careful when bathing at this point.
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Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 11, 14 January 1936, Page 6
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125Narrow Escape From Drowning Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 11, 14 January 1936, Page 6
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