His Head In Shark’S

Mouth!

From Our Own Correspondent

Thursday Is., Oct. 24.

ASAIBAI Islander named lona re cently had the terrifying experience of having his head in a shark’s mouth, while diving off Orman Reef in Torres Strait. lona had the presence of mind to force his thumbs into the shark’s eyes, causing it to loose its hold. He then managed to swim back to the lugger. First aid was rendered on Mabuiag Island, and lona was hurried in to T.I. hospital, where it was found necessary to insert nearly 200 stitches in the wounds.

Mr. and Mrs. Alec C. Rentoul, and their small son Larry, arrived in Sydney by the Montoro on October 25 on long furlough. Mr. Rentoul is a Resident Magistrate in the Papuan Service, and is stationed at Bwagaoia, Misima Island.