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June 20, 1879
National Republican (Washington City
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
During an excursion to Blackiston's Island, young McCathran nearly drowns while bathing due to cramps; Mr. Oscar E. Huss rescues him by boat, saving his life as he was sinking for the last time.
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A Timely Rescue from Drowning.
Last Wednesday the Masonic fraternity of Uniontown and a portion of the Navy-Yard gave an excursion to Blackiston's Island. Among the sports by which the day was made pleasant was that of bathing. A young man McCathran was one of the most venturesome of those in the water, and during some of his feats he got beyond his depth and was seized with cramps. The other bathers, upon hearing his cries for help, became too frightened to go to his assistance. At this moment Mr. Oscar E. Huss jumped into a boat and rowed to the rescue. As young McCathran was sinking for the last time Mr. Huss grabbed him, and, after considerable trouble, succeeded in getting him ashore. He soon revived under treatment, and was able to return home with the excursionists, whose fun was marred somewhat by the occurrence.
Last Wednesday the Masonic fraternity of Uniontown and a portion of the Navy-Yard gave an excursion to Blackiston's Island. Among the sports by which the day was made pleasant was that of bathing. A young man McCathran was one of the most venturesome of those in the water, and during some of his feats he got beyond his depth and was seized with cramps. The other bathers, upon hearing his cries for help, became too frightened to go to his assistance. At this moment Mr. Oscar E. Huss jumped into a boat and rowed to the rescue. As young McCathran was sinking for the last time Mr. Huss grabbed him, and, after considerable trouble, succeeded in getting him ashore. He soon revived under treatment, and was able to return home with the excursionists, whose fun was marred somewhat by the occurrence.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Survival
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Drowning Rescue
Heroic Act
Bathing Accident
Excursion To Island
What entities or persons were involved?
Mccathran
Oscar E. Huss
Where did it happen?
Blackiston's Island
Story Details
Key Persons
Mccathran
Oscar E. Huss
Location
Blackiston's Island
Event Date
Last Wednesday
Story Details
Young McCathran, venturing too far while bathing during an excursion, suffers cramps and nearly drowns; other bathers panic, but Mr. Oscar E. Huss rows a boat to rescue him just as he sinks for the last time, bringing him ashore where he revives.