Refugee Adan Abobaker brave rescue

In one extra ordinary act of personal bravery Adan Abobaker shone a positive spot light on himself and London’s Somali community.

On a dark cold night whilst crossing over Blackfriars bridge,  Adan noticed a woman in the Thames screaming for help. Unable to get a life Jacket near her he risked his own life by plunging into the near freezing river to rescue the woman.

What is particularly extraordinary about his selfless act is that life hasn’t always been fair to Adan. Although in paid employment as a chef, Adam a Somali refugee is classed as homeless, living in a hostal.  Worse still some of his few possessions were stolen on the river bank as he swam to save the woman’s life.

Having heard his story hundreds of Londoners have wanted to know more about their new hero. Many offering to replace ten fold the things that were stolen.

OBV wants to pay tribute to this special man who stated that he had done nothing too special:

“The current was really strong and I kept having to dive under. I swallowed a lot of water but I didn't really feel the cold because of the adrenaline. It took about two minutes to swim to her. I only did what needed to be done”

Well Adan Abobaker we think you did something very special and would like to donate to you £100.

If you would like to make a donation to this unlikely hero contact the St Mungo's hostel in Southwark.

Simon Woolley