Syrian refugee honoured for rescuing pensioner from river

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 06:20 · Archive

Samer Jouha, a Syrian refugee from Evesham, jumped into the River Avon to rescue an 80-year-old woman who had fallen in.

Samer Jouha, 49, a Syrian refugee from Evesham, has received a Chairman's Certificate of Commendation from Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service after jumping into the River Avon to rescue 80-year-old Wendy Snell on 1 August. Mr Jouha, who was walking with his wife near Crown Meadows, heard a loud noise and saw the woman in the water before diving in to help. Originally from Damascus, Mr Jouha fled Syria in 2011 and arrived in Britain through the Syrian Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme, settling in Evesham with his family nearly eight years ago.

How it is being reported

• Syrian refugee who jumped into river to save pensioner, honouredSamer Jouha, 49, a father of three from Evesham, has received a Chairman's Certificate of CommendationMalvern Gazette · 1 Nov, 05:00
• Syrian refugee who jumped into river to save pensioner, honouredSamer Jouha, 49, a father of three from Evesham, has received a Chairman's Certificate of CommendationWorcester News · 1 Nov, 05:00

In this story: Samer Jouha · Wendy Snell · Evesham · River Avon · Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service · Damascus · Syria

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