In 2018, Joe Blankson swam 13 times and rescued 13 people out of 25 people involved in a boat accident in Rivers State, Nigeria.
He died when he swam for the 14th time to rescue another person.
He received a posthumous Presidential Special Award for Bravery and Patriotism.
Rivers State Government opened an education trust fund for his two kids, and gave his wife a job in the civil service.
He died when he swam for the 14th time to rescue another person.
He received a posthumous Presidential Special Award for Bravery and Patriotism.
Rivers State Government opened an education trust fund for his two kids, and gave his wife a job in the civil service.
In 2018, Joe Blankson swam 13 times and rescued 13 people out of 25 people involved in a boat accident in Rivers State, Nigeria.
He died when he swam for the 14th time to rescue another person.
He received a posthumous Presidential Special Award for Bravery and Patriotism.
Rivers State Government opened an education trust fund for his two kids, and gave his wife a job in the civil service.