Oliver A. Bray, 22, bank clerk, saved Lewis J. Wagner, 14, schoolboy, from drowning, LeMars, Iowa, March 28, 1912. Lewis fell into the ice-cold waters of the Floyd River, which was at flood stage and flowing rapidly, and was 35 feet from the bank where the water was 12 feet deep. Bray dived from the bank and swam toward him. Bray reached Lewis without difficulty, but he could make but little headway toward the bank with him, and they drifted with the current. Bray began to feel numb, and Lewis, who was growing more frightened, attempted to climb up on Bray’s back. Both went beneath the surface. They became separated, and while Bray swam vigorously to reach the surface, a whirling current carried him to a point where he could stand in shallow water. He was somewhat dazed, but seeing Lewis lying in the water 10 feet away, he waded to him and lifted him to his feet. Lewis was semiconscious, but he soon revived. 8326-819
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