DROWNING OF BATHER.
SEIZURE IN THE WATER.
A verdict that dentil was caused by drowning hastened by an epileptic fit, was returned by Mr. F. K. Hunt, S.M., coroner, at the inquest yesterday into the death of Christopher Blenkhorn, aged 33. Deceased was bathing at tho foot of Ewen Street, Takapuna, on Tuesday afternoon, when he was drowned. He was single, and resided with his parents in Lake Road. Mcdica] evidence was that, deceased had been seized by an epileptic fit while in
tho water.
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LXV, Issue 20098, 8 November 1928, Page 15
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