Joseph Pelletier died after helping to save Thelma A. Wells from drowning, Crowfoot, Alberta, July 29, 1973. While swimming in the Bow River, Thelma, 10, became caught in the revolving current over a hole in the river bottom and called for help. Pelletier, 26, laborer, entered the water fully clothed and swam to her. A struggle ensued; and both were submerged briefly several times. Pelletier then called for assistance. His younger brother entered the water and swam to them. While the brother took Thelma safely to the bank, Pelletier floundered in the spinning current over the hole. He then sank and drowned before help reached him. 53773-6142
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