Rodney Craig Bonney died attempting to save Jonathan J. Thibodeau from drowning, Auburn, Maine, April 6, 1981. At night, Jonathan, 15, fell into the Androscoggin River, where the water was deep and cold and the current swift. Police were notified. Bonney, 32, patrolman, arrived, followed by other police officers. After removing some of his attire, Bonney entered the water and swam to Jonathan, who was about 100 feet from the bank. When another patrolman swam to near them, Bonney said he could not support Jonathan any longer and pushed him toward the officer. While the officer tried without success to save Jonathan, who drowned, Bonney went under and did not reappear. His body was recovered the next day. 57734-6544
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