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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated August 24, 1957 reads, "Toddler rescued from cistern - Fireman Walter Caumpacher carries Richard Bray, 2, of Tujunga, in his arms as he enters Sun Valley Hospital. Fireman pulled youngsters out of seven-foot cistern in Sunland Park. Young Bray wasn't hurt, but was scared when ground suddenly gave way as he played. Boy's grandfather notified police who summoned rescue crews."
Los Angeles (Calif.).--Fire Department Sun Valley Hospital (Los Angeles, Calif.) Fire fighters Accident victims Rescues Toddlers Boys Men Sun Valley (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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