William A. Russell helped to save Pauline M. Zajackowski from drowning, Knowlton, Wisconsin, August 21, 1977. Among those who saw Mrs. Zajackowski, 25, struggling in deep water in Lake DuBay was Russell, 52, metals corporation vice president. From a causeway where he had undressed to his underwear, Russell swam 175 feet to Mrs. Zajackowski, calmed her, and began towing her to safety. When he attempted to change holds, she panicked, grasped him, and caused him to be submerged briefly. As he continued with her toward the causeway, her struggles caused Russell to go under briefly several more times. Tiring, he called for assistance. A man waded into waist-deep water and threw to Russell a nylon strap by which he and Mrs. Zajackowski were pulled to safety. 55929-6332
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