Walter Lewis, 50, had a miraculous escape from death when his car plunged through the ice off Glenora ferry, Monday night. It sank fifty feet in icy water, carrying Mr. Lewis with it.

Displaying unusual presence of mind, Mr. Lewis swam beneath the ice until he found an open space. He was able to pull himself out and walk to the home of Harry Green near the ferry.

Friends from Adolphustown had visited Mr. Lewis. He decided to make sure that they crossed the ice safely. After they had left, he could not see the tail light of the car and decided to see if they were alright. It was very foggy and in some manner Mr. Lewis got turned around. Suddenly his car ran into a large open crack and began to sink. Mr. Lewis attempted to open the door but his leg was caught and he went to the bottom with the car. As it landed, the door was forced open and Mr. Lewis came to the top, only to find he was beneath thick ice.

Remembering that there is an air pocket between the ice and water, he floated on his back until he got his breath, then pulled himself beneath the ice until he found an open space. Though hampered by broken ice, he was able to cling to the edge and finally pull himself out. Though thoroughly chilled by the icy water and shocked, he was able to walk to the Green house.

The car was a 1949 Ford. A hot bath proved beneficial and Tuesday saw Mr. Lewis at work.

Since the Glenora-Adolphustown ferry service was suspended due to ice in the slips, motorists have been crossing on the ice. Mr. Lewis would have been alright had he not lost his way in the fog and got off the marked track.

The car is still in the bay and an effort will be made to recover it.