Old Forge, NY Drowning Rescue, Sept 1895
Baby McKee a Life Saver.
OLD FORGE, N. Y., Sept. 9.---There came very near being a drowning accident at Dodd Camp. Mrs. Russell B. Harrison's little daughter and Benny and May McKee were playing about the dock at the camp when the Harrison child slipped and fell into the water. Benny McKee saw her fall and ran to her rescue. He held her hand until General Harrison came, having heard the screams of the children, and rescued his granddaughter.
The News, Frederick, MD 9 Sept 1895
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