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June 18, 1908
Daily Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine
What is this article about?
James McCauley of South Boston heroically rescued five boys from drowning in the Charles River after their boat capsized near Harvard Bridge on June 17. He dived to save the last boy, Clyde Rayfuse, who was hospitalized but revived.
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HEROIC RESCUE
Of Five Little Boys from Drowning By James McCauley, South Boston.
Boston, June 17.—Five small boys, who had been thrown into the Charles river by the overturning of a boat, were rescued tonight by James T. McCauley of South Boston, after a hard struggle. McCauley was passing on a car over the Harvard bridge when he saw the boat overturn. He jumped from the car and leaped into the water.
He got four of them while they were still struggling and put them safely in boats which were near the scene. The fifth boy, Clyde Rayfuse, of 97 Warwick street, Roxbury, went to the bottom and McCauley had to dive twice before he brought him to the surface.
Young Rayfuse was revived and taken to the City hospital.
Of Five Little Boys from Drowning By James McCauley, South Boston.
Boston, June 17.—Five small boys, who had been thrown into the Charles river by the overturning of a boat, were rescued tonight by James T. McCauley of South Boston, after a hard struggle. McCauley was passing on a car over the Harvard bridge when he saw the boat overturn. He jumped from the car and leaped into the water.
He got four of them while they were still struggling and put them safely in boats which were near the scene. The fifth boy, Clyde Rayfuse, of 97 Warwick street, Roxbury, went to the bottom and McCauley had to dive twice before he brought him to the surface.
Young Rayfuse was revived and taken to the City hospital.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Heroic Rescue
Drowning
Boat Overturn
Charles River
Boys Saved
What entities or persons were involved?
James Mccauley
Clyde Rayfuse
Where did it happen?
Charles River, Harvard Bridge, Boston
Story Details
Key Persons
James Mccauley
Clyde Rayfuse
Location
Charles River, Harvard Bridge, Boston
Event Date
June 17
Story Details
James McCauley rescued five boys from drowning in the Charles river after their boat overturned. He saved four while they struggled and dived twice to retrieve the fifth, Clyde Rayfuse, who was revived and taken to the hospital.