H. Bunyan Samuels saved Peter S. Bazanos from drowning, Boneville, Georgia, May 16, 1915. Peter, 12, who could not swim, was taken by a companion into deep water in Boneville Pond and left there. Samuels, 18, bottler, swam 30 feet to Peter and grasped his elbow. Peter broke his hold, grabbed Samuels around the neck, and got on his back. The sudden move caused Samuels to go under the surface momentarily and swallow water, but though hampered by the weight and grasp of Peter, Samuels swam 30 feet to wadable water. Samuels was exhausted and lay on the bank for five minutes. 15206-1386
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