John N. Sennott, 8, schoolboy, saved Maria M. Poli, 14, from drowning, New York, New York, July 25, 1911. Maria, who could not swim, lost her water?wings in deep water in New York Bay, 50 feet from shore. John, who weighed nearly 100 pounds less than she, immediately swam to her. He grasped her hand and then, swimming on his back, towed her about 30 feet to water in which they could stand. 7560-766
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