Dennis Prarat, 8 1/2, with springer spaniel "Cord", were witnesses of the pet's futile attempt to rescue his young master, Richard Lane, 5, who along with James Trompetto, 6, were pulled out of a West Los Angeles reservoir. Sadly, both boys died upon arrival at the hospital 45 minutes after they were rescued. Photograph dated October 17, 1947.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;24 x 19 cm. on sheet 26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
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