DEMENTED LASCARS.
PLACED IN IRONS ON SHIPBOARD,
AUCKLAND, August 26.
Midway between Panama and Auckland two lascars, members of- the crow of the British motor ship Cedarbank, became temporarily demented, and were put in irons. On the ship's arrival to-day they had almost recovered. Although the officers of the motor ship are very reticent about the affair, it is understood that the men were painting the engine room, and were overcome by the fumes of paint. Both became very violent, the stronger of the pair requiring eight members of the crew to holtj him. Once the men were secured they were taken on deck and drenched with cold water. One of the lascars, it is said, attempted to free himself by biting at his irons. As a result of treatment the men's mental condition steadily improved, although the patients refused to be doctored by the ship s officers.
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Otago Witness, Issue 3833, 30 August 1927, Page 71
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148DEMENTED LASCARS. Otago Witness, Issue 3833, 30 August 1927, Page 71
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