Footage shows dramatic rescue of female bystander who leapt into Lagos lagoon

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A woman was rescued by local fishermen after she allegedly jumped into the Lagos lagoon from the Idumota-Carter Bridge.

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The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, according to a video by X.com user, #ChuksErice.

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In the video, the woman was seen sitting in a wooden canoe after being pulled from the water, while a fisherman paddles the canoe away from the bridge.

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The woman appeared disoriented as she sat in the canoe following the rescue.

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Passers-by who gathered on the bridge could be heard reacting to the incident and questioning what might have prompted the woman to jump into the lagoon.

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A woman speaking in Yoruba was heard asking, “What were you thinking to that extent?”

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A man was also heard saying, “I can never kill myself because of thinking,” while another person responded, “Pray to never be in that position.”

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The circumstances surrounding the incident and the woman’s condition after the rescue had not been disclosed as of the time of filing this report.

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The video generated reactions on X, with some users expressing concern over the woman’s safety and what may have led to the incident.

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Reacting to the video, an X user, James JERRY, asked why the woman had been left alone in the canoe after being rescued.

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“But why is she alone? What if she jumps again? The man is paddling his canoe, who will help out, then?” he wrote.

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Also reacting, Kingkosec described the rescue as having both positive and negative implications for the woman.

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“Worst and best thing that can happen to anyone is to be rescued like her. Worst for not fulfilling your wish, best that you will still live again,” he wrote.

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