BATHING FATALITY
, HEROIC EFFORTS TO AVERT DUNEDIN, .Monday. The inquest was concluded to-day before Mr J. R. S.M., into the circumstances of the death of Henry Stephen Baker, the well-known local cricketer and footballer, who lost his life whilst bathing at Smaill’s beach on Sunday, November 7. The evidence at the inquiry revealed that deceased’s companions made magnificent efforts to rescue their friend, and several of them were almost drowned in going out repeatedly into the treacherous current. A ybung woman named Sheila Neilsen also displayed
groat bravery, and her male companions, were commended by The coronrer. An unpleasant feature, commented upon by the coroner, was the fact that several of those who wore not members of the deceased’s party apparently allowed Miss Neilson to struggle with the rope on her own. A verdict of accidental death due to .drowning was returned.
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Waipukurau Press, Volume XXII, Issue 222, 8 December 1926, Page 2
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