Two quick-thinking employees at Planet Fitness in Johannesburg have been lauded for their bravery. Watch.
Two quick-thinking employees at Planet Fitness in Johannesburg were lauded for their bravery on Thursday.
Karabo Thosago and Brandon Murigagumbo saved swimmer Gareth Utton's life after he lost consciousness and slipped underwater.The 33-year-old told News24 he had planned to swim two kilometres as part of his training for an 'Ironman' competition.Before losing consciousness, he screamed for help. He was quickly joined by Murigagumbo, a member of the gym's maintenance team. They managed to get Utton out of the water.
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