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September 7, 1926
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Rose Horsberger was rescued by a fishing boat after five hours battling stormy Chesapeake Bay waters during a 12-mile swim attempt. She recovered safely at home in Baltimore the next day.
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Chesapeake Bay Swimmer Rescued By Fishing Boat
By United Press Leased Wire
Baltimore, Md., Sept. 7. As several boats were reported preparing to leave Tolchester, Md., this morning to search for Rose Horsberger, who was lost for several hours yesterday when she attempted to swim Chesapeake Bay, the swimmer was found at her home here, feeling fit after a night's rest.
Mrs. Horsberger was picked up by a fishing boat after she had fought the storm-tossed water of the bay alone for five hours.
The swim she was attempting is 12 miles.
By United Press Leased Wire
Baltimore, Md., Sept. 7. As several boats were reported preparing to leave Tolchester, Md., this morning to search for Rose Horsberger, who was lost for several hours yesterday when she attempted to swim Chesapeake Bay, the swimmer was found at her home here, feeling fit after a night's rest.
Mrs. Horsberger was picked up by a fishing boat after she had fought the storm-tossed water of the bay alone for five hours.
The swim she was attempting is 12 miles.
What sub-type of article is it?
Survival
Heroic Act
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Survival
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Chesapeake Bay Swim
Storm Rescue
Fishing Boat
Swimmer Survival
What entities or persons were involved?
Rose Horsberger
Where did it happen?
Chesapeake Bay
Story Details
Key Persons
Rose Horsberger
Location
Chesapeake Bay
Event Date
Sept. 6
Story Details
Rose Horsberger attempted to swim 12 miles across Chesapeake Bay but fought storm-tossed waters alone for five hours before being picked up by a fishing boat. She was found safe at home in Baltimore after resting.