RESCUE FROM THE THAMES.
A BOXER’S GALLANTRY. By Telegraph—Preen Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. Cable Association. (Received June 3. 10.35 a.m.) LONDON, June 2. Frankie Burns, the boxer, who was staying at Thames-Dit.ton with Lucas and Cook, was awakened by cries from the river. He rushed to the riverside in his pyjamas, and found that a canoe had been upset and two men were struggling in the water. Burns plunged in and brought Captain Smith, of the Dragoon Guards, to safety. He then returned for the second man, but the latter sank before Burns reached him. Captain Smith, who was suffering from war wounds, would have been drowned, as he had exhausted his energy in attempting to save his companion. Burns, describing the episode, said: “ I am sorry I was asleep at the time, otherwise T would have been able to save both the men. I saw the upturned canoe fifty yards from the bank, and though it was dark T was just able to observe the struggling men. After rescuing Smith I went back for the other man. and dived under several times, but T could not locate him.”
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 16750, 3 June 1922, Page 10
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189RESCUE FROM THE THAMES. Star (Christchurch), Issue 16750, 3 June 1922, Page 10
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