William H. Goff, 43, superintendent of bridge construction, died attempting to save W. Allan Noftle, 26, carpenter, from drowning, Biddeford, Maine, September 24, 1920. While working on a bridge, Noftle fell into the Saco River 40 feet from the bank, where the water was nine feet deep, and called for help. Goff, who was on the bridge, ran to the bank, dived into the water, and swam 45 feet to Noftle, who had drifted with the current 30 feet. When Goff reached Noftle, they sank together, and Noftle did not rise and was drowned. Goff rose, swam in a confused manner about 20 feet, and then sank and was drowned. 21153-1698
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