GRANT, LALON
Keowee Courier, April 5, 1964
Submitted by:  Susan Brock-Booker

Flat Shoals Boy Fatally Dragged

    A mule started when some chickens flew out of a barn, killed a 12-year-old 
Flat Shoals community boy Monday afternoon by dragging the helpless youth 
almost a quarter of a mile before a rope broke to free him.  Victim of the 
unusual tragedy was Lalon Grant, son of Mr. and Mrs. Faris Grant.  Members of 
the family, horrified but unable to reach the scene in time, saw the animal 
break and run.  Young Lalon had fastened a rope around the mule's neck and tied 
the other end around his waist.  Just as they reached the barn, some chickens 
flew in front of the animal and it set off at a gallop.  Sheriff D. H. Crenshaw 
said the youngster was dragged about 1,300 feet before the rope broke.

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