Lena B. Hunsaker, 17, schoolgirl, attempted to save Lillian Knight, 14, and Ruby Miller, 14, from drowning, Colfax, West Virginia, June 27, 1911. Lillian and Ruby, who could not swim, were struggling in the Tygart’s Valley River, having waded into water over their depth. Lena, who could swim but a few strokes, went to their aid, stepped into deep water, was caught by the swift current, and, struggling, was swept 100 feet from shore, at which point she reached the girls. Having all she could do to keep afloat herself, she was incapable of helping them. She became unconscious and was rescued by a boy. Lillian and Ruby were drowned. 6907-609
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