Alan Innes-Taylor saved Florence M. Ludwig from drowning, Engelhard, North Carolina, July 16, 1941. Mrs. Ludwig, 59, fell from the deck of a moving launch into Pamlico Sound 15 miles from shore, where the water was 22 feet deep. Innes-Taylor, 41, salesman, fully clothed, dived from the launch, swam 75 feet to Mrs. Ludwig, and took hold of her. Mrs. Ludwig became dazed. The launch was swung in a large circle; and Innes-Taylor, wondering how long he could keep afloat, swam towing Mrs. Ludwig about 30 feet toward it. He then trod water, supporting her. The launch was maneuvered to a point near Innes-Taylor, who repeatedly called to hurry. A life-preserver at the end of a line was thrown to him, and he and Mrs. Ludwig were pulled to the launch and aided onto it. Innes-Taylor was gasping and was greatly fatigued. Mrs. Ludwig fainted but was revived. 39219-3232
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