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BRAVE BOY MAKES DESPERATE ATTEMPT TO SAVE BROTHER'S LIFE

When Closton Brown (9) accidentally shot himself, his older brother Channing (12) carried him eleven miles to reach aid. Closton unfortunately expired at the farm of Elisha and Merta Bahning, where his brother had brought him for assistance. "It's a double tragedy," Elisha Bahning said. "After such a brave struggle on Channing's part, to not be able to save Closton."

The younger boy had evidently snuck out of the house, intent on shooting a she-bear on Tusel Creek. When the older boy noticed him missing, he went after him, but found him only after the younger boy had fatally injured himself. Sheriff Arnold Anderson said that Closton, who was small for his age, might have tripped carrying his rifle.

The deceased was the middle son of the Rev. Ketchum Brown and Ada Brown. Services will be held Tuesday night at 7:30 at Swan Cove Baptist Church.