TWO SURF BATHERS DROWNED.
[United Press Association.]
Creymouth, Jan. 18. A double drowning fatality occurred on the South Beach this afternoon. A numbfrr of persons were in the surf, bathing, and Constable Dillon and Nurse l?egan were a considerable distance out. Nnr.se Rejr.an got into difficulties. Dillon attempted to rescue her, hut both were drowned. Dillon's body has iiOt' been recovered. Nurse Regan's body was brouglit'in, iind.arti-ficin-1 respiration ■ was resorted to^ but without success. Dillon was a single man, 32 years of age, oi'.d had no relatives in New Zealand. Nurse Regan formerly resided in Ohristehurch.
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Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 13988, 19 January 1916, Page 6
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96TWO SURF BATHERS DROWNED. Colonist, Volume LVII, Issue 13988, 19 January 1916, Page 6
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