Richard Jon Makinson saved Susanna G. Foster and attempted to save Kristine E. Boring from drowning, Marysville, California, June 14, 1984. Susanna, 12, and Kristine, 11, were being carried downstream by a strong current in deep water of the Feather River. On the bank nearby, Richard, 16, high school student, heard the girls scream. He dived into the river and swam about 90 feet to Susanna. A brief struggle ensued, during which Susanna submerged Richard. After taking Susanna to wadable water near the bank, Richard returned for Kristine, who submerged as he approached. Richard made several dives for Kristine but could not locate her. She drowned. 60461-6960
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