Syrian Muslim Refugee Jumps Into River to Save 80-Year-Old Woman – ilmfeed

A Syrian refugee in the UK has been hailed as a hero after risking his life to save an 80-year-old woman from drowning.

Samer Jouha was walking along the River Avon in Evesham with his family when he noticed a woman struggling in the water after accidentally falling from a riverside platform.

Without hesitation, he jumped into the river and managed to reach her. With the help of another passer-by, he pulled her towards the platform, where a nearby rescue boat brought them both safely ashore.

The elderly woman, Wendy Snell, escaped unharmed.

Samer, who had settled in Britain with his family after fleeing Syria, later received a personal visit from Wendy and her son, who came to thank him.

His son also expressed his pride, saying:

“I am proud to call him my father, he is a hero.”

During the rescue, Samer lost his phone, wallet and car keys in the water. The local community organised a GoFundMe fundraiser to replace his belongings, and a local store gifted him a new phone.

Speaking about his actions, Samer said: “I just saw somebody in need and I just jumped in to help her. This is part of humanity. If anyone needs help, I just help.”

May Allah reward Samer for his heroic actions.