Donny L. Allison died as the result of attempting to save Kurt A. Holekamp from suffocation, Rolla, Missouri, October 1, 1980. Holekamp, 22, entered a metal tank containing sawdust to check an instrument and lost consciousness due to lack of oxygen. Allison, 44, laboratory mechanic, suspended a rope from the tank opening and descended on it to Holekamp. Allison also lost consciousness. Rescue crews removed Allison and Holekamp, but both were dead. 57620-6531
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