John Douglas Barnett attempted to save Owen L. Jones from drowning, Kirkfield, Ontario, August 10, 1979. While helping to clean a stone-lined well, Owen, 16, lost consciousness and fell into water at the bottom. Barnett, 35, post office driver, descended into the well on a rope and then tied it around Owen, who was pulled out by others. Although affected by lack of oxygen, Barnett climbed out by ascending on the uneven stones. Owen could not be revived. 56961-6428
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