Capron dived in and tried to save the puppy, but drowned, despite the efforts of Finch to save him.
Capron dived in. This was despite the efforts of Finch. This was to save him. Capron tried to save the puppy. This was despite the efforts of Finch. This was to save him. Capron drowned. This was despite the efforts of Finch. This was to save him.