London – A Good Samaritan saved another cyclist from drowning after he fell into the River Lea while biking Sunday.
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The man, identified as Dave Ellis, jumped into the river to help Eli Heilpern, 28, out of the water after Heilpern lost control of the bike on a bumpy section and fell in, reports the London Evening Standard (http://bit.ly/1JsIUSE).
Heilpern’s friends tried to get him out, but struggled until Ellis jumped in the water to assist them.
Heilpern was recovering at home Sunday evening and suffered only minor injuries.
Shulem Stern a friend of Hailpern, said that he and his friend were trying to track down the Good Samaritan after his heroic rescue to thank him.
We should also learn to have sincere love and compassion for every Human Being.
is he Meir Halperns a”h Son from Manchester?
“Shlach Refuah Shleimo Lchoilei Amecho”. Also, please see Taamei Haminhagim page 393, 2nd paragraph.
#4 Halevai, and in your town, very good, keep on doing it.
Please tell the heart of gold person who saved you a thank you from Brooklyn NY
FYI, the term Good Samaritan is from the new Testament.