John S. Choinacki, Jr., attempting to save. Robert F. Majewski, Jr. from drowning, Mount Clemens, Michigan, July 6, 1972. Robert, 14, attempted to swim to an island in Black River Lagoon but floundered in deep water and called for help. John, 17, high-school student, ran 90 feet from the other side of the island. He entered the water and swam 40 feet to Robert, who had been submerged several times and was flailing wildly. When John took hold of him, Robert put both arms around John’s neck. Within seconds both Robert and John went under and did not return to the surface. Divers later recovered their bodies. 52762-5971
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