Percy Walker, 45, hotel proprietor, died attempting to save Abram B. Henrickson, 31, automobile agent, from drowning, Keen Camp, California, February 29, 1912. Henrickson was in a canoe on Lake Hemet 500 feet from the bank when the canoe upset. He fell into deep, ice-cold water. Walker, who suffered from heart trouble, undressed and swam toward Henrickson towing a log, but when he was 40 feet from Henrickson, the latter sank and was drowned. Walker swam to the canoe and tried to locate Henrickson but was unable to do so. He clung to the log and called to men on the bank for assistance. He was benumbed. Because of its temperature, none dared enter the water. Walker had drifted an hour, when his head fell back and he died, as a result of the exposure. His body was taken to the bank within a short time, and Henrickson’s body was recovered eight days later. 8529-697
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