Would-be Suicide Saved by Gallant Effort Risking their lives in the treacher-lous waters of the Whangpoo, Messrs. Wi J. German, Chief Fire' Ottcer of the Harbour Fire Brigade (now in formation). and Fire Oficer J. Holmigren succeeded in rescuing an elder Chinese whom they saw jump Into the river on Friday. morning, it is thanks to their efforts that he is alive to-day.
Mr. German, who was recently appointed to his present position, was making a tour of inspection of the harbour in a motor-boat, and at, about 10.10 am. had just ' arrived! Jopposite Ne. 3 Buoy.
'A Chinese in a passing sampan was suddenly seen to come to the Jedge of the boat and jump into the river. Fire Ofleer Holmgren. lmsvediately dived. in and. swimming strongly, caught hold. of him. grim struggle ensued, with the Chinese trying to loose Holmgre's hold. Jand with Holmgren equally determined to hang on and save him, Meanwhile, Mr. German brought the motor-boat nearer to the scene. but although the struggles of the Chinese were growing feebler, Holmren was still unable to get him to the side of the boat for those hoard to pull them both out. Mr. 'German accordingly dived in to his assistance, and between, the two of wem they succeeded in' getting the chinese into the boat.
Artificial respiration was applied, and the Chinese was then "turned over to the River Police for Investigation. "He gave his name as Sian Ping-daring, a native of Canton. and Is approximately titty years of age.
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