Lynn P. Collins, 25, student, died attempting to save Clyde K. Redd, aged 36, from drowning, Iowa City, Iowa, July 4, 1928. While floating over a submerged bar in the Iowa River, Miss Redd drifted to deep water 75 feet from the bank. Collins swam a few feet to Miss Redd and tried to swim toward the bar with her, but they were carried farther from it. After Collins had supported Miss Redd for several minutes, she struggled with him, and both were drowned. 28760-2365
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