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June 24, 1892
The Charlotte Democrat
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
John Turner experiences near-drowning in Waxhaw Creek fish pond; rescued by companions after sinking three times, regains consciousness after hours, says it 'felt good.'
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How it Feels When Drowning.
On Sunday of last week, John Turner, a white man, while bathing in Mr. John Richardson's fish pond, at the head of Waxhaw Creek, with L. L., L. B. and J. W. Fincher, experienced the sensation of drowning, without suffering in full the consequences. He became strangled and sank three times to the bottom. His companions thought he was only diving, until the third time, when they noticed that he stayed under too long, and began to fish for him. After some time they succeeded in getting him out, and he was perfectly black and as limber as a rag. It was 15 minutes before any perceptible breathing was noticed and three hours before he regained consciousness. In reply to the question as to how he felt when drowning, he said "It felt good."
Monroe Enquirer.
On Sunday of last week, John Turner, a white man, while bathing in Mr. John Richardson's fish pond, at the head of Waxhaw Creek, with L. L., L. B. and J. W. Fincher, experienced the sensation of drowning, without suffering in full the consequences. He became strangled and sank three times to the bottom. His companions thought he was only diving, until the third time, when they noticed that he stayed under too long, and began to fish for him. After some time they succeeded in getting him out, and he was perfectly black and as limber as a rag. It was 15 minutes before any perceptible breathing was noticed and three hours before he regained consciousness. In reply to the question as to how he felt when drowning, he said "It felt good."
Monroe Enquirer.
What sub-type of article is it?
Medical Curiosity
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Near Drowning
Bathing Accident
Rescue
Drowning Sensation
What entities or persons were involved?
John Turner
L. L. Fincher
L. B. Fincher
J. W. Fincher
Mr. John Richardson
Where did it happen?
Mr. John Richardson's Fish Pond, At The Head Of Waxhaw Creek
Story Details
Key Persons
John Turner
L. L. Fincher
L. B. Fincher
J. W. Fincher
Mr. John Richardson
Location
Mr. John Richardson's Fish Pond, At The Head Of Waxhaw Creek
Event Date
Sunday Of Last Week
Story Details
John Turner, while bathing in a fish pond with companions L. L., L. B., and J. W. Fincher, sank three times and nearly drowned. His friends rescued him after noticing he stayed under too long. He turned black and limber, took 15 minutes to breathe and three hours to regain consciousness. He described the sensation of drowning as feeling good.