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Asda worker saves man who fell into River Medway behind store in St Peter's Street, Maidstone

An Asda worker has been praised as a hero after helping to save a man who had fallen into a river.

Dan had been at the homeware and clothing store in St Peter's Street, Maidstone, when he leapt into action to help.

Maidstone Asda Living Store worker Dan saved a man who fell in the river. Picture: @Asda/Facebook
Maidstone Asda Living Store worker Dan saved a man who fell in the river. Picture: @Asda/Facebook

He had spotted the man drop into the River Medway behind the shop and threw a life ring for him to hold onto.

Dan held the float rope tight until the fire service arrived, with recent bad weather causing the river to flow fast.

He said: "The rope had actually cut into my hands and I had burns too because I was holding on so hard.

“If I'd had let go, then it would have been it.”

Firefighters attended shortly afterwards where they used a telescopic ladder to help rescue the man.

Dan added: “Thankfully he had some strength left to climb out of the river and onto the ladder.

"I don't think what I did was heroic – anyone would have done the same.

“It's human nature to help others. I was at the right place at the right time."

Store manager Paul praised the worker’s actions.

He said: "We are all so very proud of Dan. He really is a hero."

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