Robert D. Parr helped to save Ezra Green from suffocation, Indianapolis, Indiana, February 27, 1973. At a paint plant, Green entered a cylindrical tank five feet deep and within seconds was overcome by toxic fumes resulting from fluid recently used in cleaning the chamber. Among those alerted was Parr, 32, enamel maker, who entered the tank through a small opening in the top. Holding his breath, he moved Green to a seated position against the tank wall below the opening. After lifting his head through the hole and taking another deep breath, Parr squatted and with difficulty boosted Green, who greatly outweighed him, toward the opening. Men atop the tank reached into it and took hold of Green and Parr, who was being affected by the fumes. When pulled from the tank, Parr was unconscious. Green also was removed. Green died, but Parr recovered. 53961-6131
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