On Saturday, December 23, 2023, an elderly man demonstrated remarkable courage by leaping into the sea near Independence Square, Accra, to rescue a young man who was drowning. The incident, shared by a user with the handle @eddie_wrt on the X platform, highlights the elderly man’s selfless act that averted a potential tragedy.
The footage captures scenes of confusion and concern among onlookers as they express distress about the young man struggling in the water. The video shows witnesses urgently calling for help, underscoring the severity of the situation.
Without hesitation, the unidentified elderly man drops everything he is holding and swiftly dives into the sea to rescue the drowning individual. The footage reveals the urgency of the situation, with one observer stating, “the guy dey die oo, you no dey see. Only his head is up.”
As the elderly man reaches the struggling individual, he expertly assists him, preventing what could have been a tragic incident.
-The Post Ghana
