Family pay tribute to ‘hero’ who died attempting to rescue woman in River Thames
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manchestereveningnews.co.ukDon't miss a thing by getting the day's biggest stories sent direct to your inbox The family of a 20-year-old man who died after jumping into the River Thames in London to rescue a woman have paid tribute to their 'hero'.
Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole was reportedly on his way home when he entered the water at around midnight on Saturday after spotting a woman fall from London Bridge.
A GoFundMe fundraiser to support his family has so far raised more than £63,000 - double the £25,000 target - with almost 4,000 people donating towards the funeral costs and support for the family.
His father Michael Adewola, 63, told The Sun newspaper that his son, known as Jimi, deserved a “medal” for the “bravery” he showed by diving into the river with a
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