Would someone be kind enough to interpret this sign we saw today on the way to Stavanger?

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1. Youth passed away by drowning in Hovsvannet October 5th 1924. Among these were 4 siblings.

   Tønnes Drange, HESKESTAD 28 y/o

   Ane Katrine. HESKESTAD 22 y/o

   Ingeborg Drange, HESKESTAD 19 y/o

   Tea Lovise Drange, HESKESTAD 16 y/o

   Margit Amanda Drange, HESKESTAD 24 y/o

   Ludvig Olaus Slethei, EIGERSUND 28 y/o

   Tønnes and Ludvig were road guards (?)

   E: typo

2. “6 young people died by drowning in Hovsvannet (a lake i think) 5 october 1924. 4 of these where siblings.”

   The next six lines are the names of the ones who died.

   The last one says “Tønne and Ludvig where road guards.”

   (If someone notices mistakes please correct me.)

3. Memorial plaque.

   6 young people died from drowning in Hovsvannet on October 5th, 1924. Among them were 4 siblings.

   Tønnes Drange, Heskestad – 28 years

   Ane Katrine Drange, Heskestad – 22 years

   Ingeborg Drange, Heskestad – 19 years

   TeaLovise Drange, Heskestad – 16 years

   Margit Amanda Drange, Heskestad – 24 years

   Ludvig Olaus Slethei, Egersund – 23 years

   Tønnes and Ludvig were road keepers.

4. Now you made me curious about this event!

   Thought I’d share an article: https://nordmennpaatur.com/tragedien-i-hovsvatnet/