David W. Shaw attempted to rescue Frank Martino from suffocation and burning, South Bend, Indiana, October 16, 1980. At an industrial plant, Martino, 51, was found lying in a poisonous degreasing liquid on the bottom of a steel tank inside which the temperature was 160 degrees. Shaw, 37, millwright, went down a chain into the tank and took hold of Martino, but he was dead. Climbing the chain, Shaw became weak and dizzy from the fumes and the intense heat. He called for help. Other workmen reached into the tank and lifted Shaw out. A fire captain later removed Martino’s body. Shaw recovered after being hospitalized for extensive burns. 57531-6543
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