By our reporter 4.8.2026
An unidentified woman was rescued alive from the Lagos Lagoon Tuesday after she took a plunge in an apparent suicide attempt.
The woman jumped from on top of the Carter Bridge connecting the mainland to the Lagos Island at about 4.pm, but for the timely intervention of fishermen and other boat operators who happen to be around the area, she would have drown.
A video circulating on social media shows the visibly disoriented woman seated inside a rescue boat moments after she was brought out of the lagoon.
As the rescue unfolded, bystanders gathered on the bridge, with several voices heard pleading with the boat operator not to hand the woman over to the police.
Others could be heard expressing concern over her emotional state, questioning what could have driven her to jump into the water.
The incident has sparked conversations online about the growing need for mental health awareness and timely support for individuals experiencing emotional distress.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement on the incident or confirm the woman’s identity and condition.
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