Man feared dead as residents struggle to rescue him from flood in Delta [VIDEO]

Panic Erupts in Delta State as Passersby Attempt Flood Rescue

ASABA, Delta State—A scene of urgency unfolded Saturday in the Okpanam area of Asaba as a group of passersby rushed to rescue a man caught in a raging flood following heavy rainfall.

Footage from the incident, shared on social media, shows the struggle faced by onlookers as they attempted to reach the man, whose head was submerged in the floodwaters.

Witnesses can be heard pleading for assistance, urging others to join the effort to retrieve the man. One voice cautioned a nearby child to stay away from the water, emphasizing the risk of further danger.

“God save him. This other man in the vehicle can’t come and help to rescue this man? What kind of problematic rain is this? God of mercy, please help this man,” the voice in the video expressed.

The circumstances surrounding the incident highlight the significant impact of recent heavy rains in the region.

For footage of the rescue attempt, visit here.

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