'I TRIED MY HARDEST TO SAVE YOU..' Sad tribute to flood victim.Byline: BY VICTORIA WARD A HERO teen who battled in vain to stop his best friend drowning left a touching note yesterday. Daniel Martin, 16, risked his own life when Max Sullivan-Webb, 17, got trapped by a flash flood in Verb 1. flood in - arrive in great numbers arrive, come, get - reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress; "She arrived home at 7 o'clock"; "She didn't get to Chicago until after midnight" a storm drain storm drain n. 1. A storm sewer. 2. A catch basin. . He frantically tried to pull Max's head clear of the raging torrent pinning him underwater against a grille. But the current was too strong and Max had been submerged for 20 minutes by the time firefighters arrived. Daniel sent flowers to the spot in Witney, Oxon, with a poignant message that read: "You were a great friend - I'll miss you Max. (I tried my hardest). Love Dan." He is recovering at home after being treated in hospital for hypothermia hypothermia Abnormally low body temperature, with slowing of physiological activity. It is artificially induced (usually with ice baths) for certain surgical procedures and cancer treatments. . Dad Chris said: "Physically he'll be fine. But emotionally he's not good at all." Tributes have piled up at the meadow. One read: "God bless you Max. We all love you and will never forget you." Residents said it was inevitable someone would die in the dangerous culvert. The Environment Agency is investigating. CAPTION(S): HIDDEN DANGER Storm drain and, right, Daniel's note; DROWNED Best pal Max |
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