Date5-Apr-1943
TypeInvalid
CountryUSA
Location3 miles from shore off McGregor Point, Maui
ActivitySmall boat swamped, 4 people swimming to shore but he fell behind the other 3 and vanished
SpeciesShark involvement prior to death unconfirmed
InjuryOn 29-Apr-1943 his remains (right forearm & swim trunks) were found in 4.9 m [16'] shark’s gut
VictimLeonard Gant, Male
SourceHonolulu Advertiser, 8/9/1953; V.M. Coppleson (1958); J. Borg, p. 71; SAF Case #292
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