George A. Watson, 17, errand boy, saved an unidentified man, about 30, from drowning, Clinton, Massachusetts July 9, 1912. Three or four persons went bathing in the Lancaster Mills Pond, and one of them became distressed about 30 feet from the bank, where the water was 10 feet deep. His companions did not go to his aid. George was attracted to the scene. He ran over 100 feet, waded a few feet, and then, fully dressed except coat and vest, swam to the man. The man was struggling wildly, but he was nearly overcome. George grasped the man’s wrist, and the man grabbed George’s hand. George struck the man with his hand and knee and jerked away. The man went slightly below the surface, and when he came up, he did not struggle. George got behind him, grasped him under the armpits, and swam with his feet until he was near wadable water. He was becoming tired. He let go his hold on the man and shoved him toward the bank with his foot. The man’s companions then took charge of him. 9979-994
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