DEATH'S EMBRACE.

Northern Advocate, 12 January 1912, Page 5

DEATH'S EMBRACE.

TRIED TO SAVE HIS MATE.

When the rescuers, Alexander and Herival, went into the level they saw the bodies of Guy and Crawley. It was evident that the latter had made a gallant though unsuccessful attempt to rescue his mate. Guy was almost spent, and Crawley was in a similar condition. He maintained a determined hold on Guy and was lying back holding the latter's head and shoulders up as though endeavoring to protect him from the deadly foe that held both almost in death's grip. Alexander secured! Guy and Herival did a similar duty to Crawley. . The latter recovered when brought to the surface, but the former was too far spent. The only one then missing was Williams.- Herival and Alexander again searched the level, but could discover no trace of Williams until they went into the short drive leading to the magazine. Here Williams was found lying face downwards. It was evident that he had tripped over some obstacle and fallen. Had he gone onward and kept to the level proper his life would probably have been saved. Both victims are married men. Guy leaves several children... The inquest has opened and evidence of identification been tendered. An inspection of the mine will be made to-d|ay. Adams is able to leave the hospital, and Crawley, who nearly lost his life in trying to save Guy, may leave to T day. All the rescued men are in a weak condition.