O. Herman Henderson died attempting to save Katherine Milek, 13, from drowning, Sturgis, South Dakota, August 12, 1917. Katherine’s brother attempted to swim across a reservoir with her on his back, and they got into difficulty where the water was about 10 feet deep. Henderson, 21, farmhand, and Katherine’s sister swam 50 feet to them, and Katherine’s sister took charge of her brother. Henderson, after he had reached Katherine, became distressed, and they became separated. Katherine sank and was drowned. A man waded to within reach of Henderson and took hold of him, but he got in water over his depth and released his hold, and Henderson sank and was drowned. 18299-1421
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