Mark Alan Foss died helping to save Jeanice Cooper from drowning, South Haven, Michigan, July 4, 1985. Jeanice, 12, was playing near shore in the high waves of Lake Michigan with Mark, 14, student, and another youth. When the three were swept out to deeper water by a strong current, Jeanice floundered. Rather than return to shore, Mark swam to Jeanice and held her head above the water. A lifeguard who had been summoned by the other youth rescued Jeanice, but Mark could not be seen. He drowned. 60605-7012
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