A woman was rescued on Tuesday after reportedly jumping into the Lagos Lagoon from the Idumota end of the Carter Bridge in Lagos State.
The incident, which occurred in the afternoon, attracted the attention of passersby and local boat operators, who quickly responded to the scene.
According to eyewitnesses, the boat operators successfully pulled the woman from the water and brought her to safety.
A video circulating on social media showed the woman, whose identity has not been confirmed, sitting inside a rescue boat shortly after she was recovered from the lagoon.
The footage, shared on X by a user identified as CHUKS, also captured concerned onlookers gathered on the bridge as they watched the rescue operation. Some bystanders were heard urging the rescuers to ensure the woman received immediate medical attention.
As of the time of filing this report, the circumstances surrounding the incident remained unclear.
Authorities had not issued an official statement or confirmed the woman’s identity or current condition.
Credit: TheCable
