Daniel J. Clements helped to save Richard C. Barrera and Jacob LaCrue from drowning, Pueblo, Colorado, April 20, 1985. When Jacob, 13, a non-swimmer, struggled in the deep water of Runyon Lake, Richard, 14, jumped in after him. Both were swept out into the lake by a swift current, and Jacob lost consciousness. Fishing nearby, Clements, 31, welder, jumped into the lake and swam about 175 feet to the boys. Fighting the current, he began to swim back to the bank, Richard holding onto his arm with one hand and onto Jacob with the other. Another man swam out with an inner tube, to which Clements and Richard held as they kicked and paddled to the bank, Jacob in tow. Richard, Jacob, and Clements all required hospital treatment for effects of the ordeal. 60376-6957
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