Ordinary Super Heroes: Joseph Blankson

Joseph Blankson, a remarkable Nigerian man, possessed an extraordinary skill that would one day change the course of many lives. His remarkable talent lay in his ability to swim, a skill that he had cultivated and honed over the years. Little did he know that this proficiency would soon transform him into a real-life hero.

On that fateful day, when a boat capsized on a river in Nigeria, Joseph Blankson was thrust into a life-or-death situation. He was aboard the same vessel as 25 others when tragedy struck, plunging them into the churning waters. Without a moment’s hesitation, Blankson leaped into the treacherous river to save those who had fallen overboard.