SA hero rewarded for saving a drowning woman in London

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It takes guts to jump into a river to save a drowning woman, especially in the exact spot where somebody had drowned in a similar situation just a few weeks before. But Stellenbosch university alumnus, Brandon Visser, didn’t hesitate when on a training run near London Bridge, in the UK, after running 16km in preparation for a marathon. Visser, who is working in fintech in London, told BizNews.com about what prompted him to jump, his injuries, how people filmed the event instead of helping - and the award he received for his bravery. – Linda van Tilburg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Jun 2022 1PM English South Africa Investing · Business News

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