VIDEO: Woman rescued after jumping into Lagos lagoon
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- A woman was rescued by local fishermen after allegedly jumping into the Lagos lagoon from the Idumota-Carter Bridge.
- The incident was captured on video, showing the woman disoriented in a canoe after being pulled from the water.
- The circumstances leading to the jump and the woman's condition remain undisclosed, sparking concern and discussion online.
A woman was rescued by local fishermen after she reportedly jumped into the Lagos lagoon from the Idumota-Carter Bridge on Tuesday afternoon. A video shared online showed the woman sitting in a wooden canoe, appearing disoriented, after being pulled from the water.
What were you thinking to that extent?
Onlookers on the bridge reacted to the incident, with some questioning the woman's state of mind and others reflecting on the struggles that might lead someone to such an act. The exact reasons behind her jump and her condition following the rescue were not immediately available.
I can never kill myself because of thinking.
The video's circulation online prompted further discussion, with some users expressing concern about the immediate aftermath of the rescue. One user questioned why the woman was left alone in the canoe, fearing she might attempt to jump again. Another commenter offered a stark perspective, describing the rescue as both the worst and best possible outcome for the individual.
Pray to never be in that position.
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