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Photograph caption dated February 7, 1958 reads "Henry Bittle, 12, of 13278 Fielding St., Pacoima, is shown cold but safe at Sun Valley Hospital where he was wrapped snugly in warm blankets by nurse Eloise Woods. Human chain of policemen and a passerby braved raging torrent of Pacoima Wash and saved boy's life. He was third youngster in two days to be pulled from wash."
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