Manuel J. Romero, 16, mail messenger, died attempting to save Salvador Martina, 12, from drowning, Harvey, Louisiana, August 21, 1917. Salvador and two other boys fell from a boat, which capsized in Harveys Canal 33 feet from the nearest bank, where the water was seven feet deep. One of the boys swam to wadable water, and one got on the boat and paddled it away. Salvador was left alone and could not swim. Manuel, who was dressed, waded 25 feet and swam 20 feet to a point where Salvador had disappeared under the surface. He then began feeling under the surface for Salvador, and Salvador grasped him. They sank together several times and were drowned. 18428-1473
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