Warren F. Camp saved Horace E. Barton from drowning, Eureka, Illinois, June 29, 1913. Horace, 17, student, who could swim only a few strokes, got into deep water in the Mackinaw River, 30 feet from the bank, and went beneath the surface. Camp, 19, farmhand, and another boy were 20 feet from him. They immediately waded toward him. Camp was only a fair swimmer. Camp’s companion stood in water that reached his neck and held one of Camp’s hands while Camp swam three or four strokes to Horace. Horace grabbed Camp’s extended hand so violently that he pulled Camp and the other boy into the deep water. He got on Camp’s shoulders, and all three went beneath the surface. Camp’s companion got to wadable water and called for a branch. Camp threw Horace off his shoulders and came to the surface. He called for help. Horace grabbed Camp and again pulled him beneath the surface. Camp struck Horace and rendered him helpless, then, holding to one of Horace’s arms, he came to the surface. He grasped the end of a branch that was extended and was pulled to wadable water with Horace. He was very tired and had swallowed some water. Horace was able to wade with assistance. 14063-1027
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