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June 4, 1907
The Wenatchee Daily World
Wenatchee, Chelan County, Washington
What is this article about?
The Entiat ferry breaks loose while laden with sheep and men, drifting uncontrollably down the turbulent river. Despite dangers, the steamer Chelan rescues them by towing the ferry to safety. One sheep jumps overboard but survives after being swept through rapids.
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ENTIAT FERRY GOES ON SPREE
Men and Mutton Threatened With Death in Turbulent Stream--"Ba-Ba" Goes Over.
Up-river ferries are out of luck. Last week the Orondo ferry burned. Today the Entiat ferry broke loose heavily laden with live sheep, and started on a mad career down stream.
Despite the heroic efforts of the deckhands on the ferry and the profuse advice of spectators on shore, nothing could be done to stay the turbulent flight of the boat-load of "Ba-ba's".
On they went, the sheep huddled in a frightened group at one end of the ferry, and the men wondering "what the hell."
Rescued By Steamer's Crew.
Down stream rushed the runaway craft, like a duck onto a dough-pile, speeding around dangerous curves and swerving from side to side of the swiftly flowing river, in and out among threatening logs and floating drift.
But help was at hand. The steamer Chelan, rounding a bend on her voyage up stream, sighted the helpless ferry bearing swiftly down, and stood by to save the men and sheep. Hausers were made ready, the steamer took a course as near to the derelict as possible, and reversing her engines, floated alongside and made the runaway fast. The ferry was towed to a point of safety and anchored.
Save one panic-stricken ba-ba which lost its sheepish head and jumped overboard, there were no mishaps.
This same old ram floundered in the water for several miles, was washed through the tumbling rapids and finally landed safely at a point down stream.
Men and Mutton Threatened With Death in Turbulent Stream--"Ba-Ba" Goes Over.
Up-river ferries are out of luck. Last week the Orondo ferry burned. Today the Entiat ferry broke loose heavily laden with live sheep, and started on a mad career down stream.
Despite the heroic efforts of the deckhands on the ferry and the profuse advice of spectators on shore, nothing could be done to stay the turbulent flight of the boat-load of "Ba-ba's".
On they went, the sheep huddled in a frightened group at one end of the ferry, and the men wondering "what the hell."
Rescued By Steamer's Crew.
Down stream rushed the runaway craft, like a duck onto a dough-pile, speeding around dangerous curves and swerving from side to side of the swiftly flowing river, in and out among threatening logs and floating drift.
But help was at hand. The steamer Chelan, rounding a bend on her voyage up stream, sighted the helpless ferry bearing swiftly down, and stood by to save the men and sheep. Hausers were made ready, the steamer took a course as near to the derelict as possible, and reversing her engines, floated alongside and made the runaway fast. The ferry was towed to a point of safety and anchored.
Save one panic-stricken ba-ba which lost its sheepish head and jumped overboard, there were no mishaps.
This same old ram floundered in the water for several miles, was washed through the tumbling rapids and finally landed safely at a point down stream.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Heroic Act
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Bravery Heroism
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Runaway Ferry
Sheep Rescue
River Drift
Steamer Chelan
Turbulent Stream
Where did it happen?
Entiat River, Up River
Story Details
Location
Entiat River, Up River
Story Details
The Entiat ferry breaks loose with live sheep and men aboard, drifting down the turbulent stream past dangers like logs and rapids. The steamer Chelan rescues it by towing to safety. One sheep jumps overboard but survives after floundering through rapids.