20-year-old hero Folajimi Olubunmi Adewole (or Jimi as he was known) gave up his life to save a woman who fell from London Bridge.
The tide was high and the water was rough and choppy at the time. The 20 year old and another man jumped into rescue her. The other man and woman survived but Jimi’s body was discovered at 6am the next day.
A City of London Police spokesperson confirmed: “We were called at 12.12am on Saturday April 24 to reports of a woman in the River Thames close to London Bridge.
“Two men, who had witnessed the woman fall from the bridge, entered the river to try and save her.
“The Coastguard and Metropolitan Police Marine Units were able to rescue the woman and one of the men.
“Sadly, following an extensive search involving police helicopters, marine units, LFB, LAS and City Police officers, the missing man was not located.
“At 6am the same morning, a body was found believed to be that of the missing man. His next of kin have been made aware and are being supported by officers from the City of London Police.”
A Facebook post by a man called Terry Fisher has gone viral praising the young man’s heroic actions, his parents for raising him and calling for people to be kinder to youths in general.
Not all hero’s wear capes …. This young man lost his life yesterday attempting to save a woman from drowning in the Thames following a fall off of London Bridge. This Lad should be highlighted as the inspiration for ALL young lads in this country , WHY is this news NOT on every news channel and social media platform? They’re all collectively quick enough to spread negativity about youngsters. Sleep tight young man , I salute you (and the parents who raised you)
