George W. T. Snare, 29, attempted to save Percy Walker, 45, hotel proprietor, from drowning, Keen Camp, California, February 29, 1912. (See case of PERCY WALKER.) Snare was on an island, and he watched Walker as he swam to Henrickson’s aid. When he saw Walker was becoming benumbed, he removed his clothes and waded and swam to a stump, where he stood for 20 minutes in the cold wind until Walker reached a point 190 feet from the island. At that time Walker’s head fell back, and, thinking he was only unconscious, Snare dived and swam to him. He supported Walker’s head above the surface and, with the log, swam 240 feet to a point where he could stand. He then dragged Walker to land. Snare was almost crazed with pain and chills for a few minutes, and the chills lasted three days. 8907-698
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