11-year-old John Domigan, of Bell Green, Coventry, after being rescued from a tree lying

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11-year-old John Domigan, of Bell Green, Coventry, after being rescued from a tree lying

11-year-old John Domigan, of Bell Green, Coventry, after being rescued from a tree lying across the River Sowe. 28th July 1971

Staff
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
England
CET 71 81886

Media ID 21900813

© Mirrorpix

Rescue River Tree 1971

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to the summer of 1971, where an extraordinary event unfolded in Coventry. The image showcases a young boy named John Domigan, who was just eleven years old at the time. John's adventure began innocently enough as he found himself perched on a tree that had fallen across the majestic River Sowe. However, what started as innocent curiosity quickly turned into a perilous situation for young John. As fate would have it, he became trapped and unable to find his way back to safety. Panic set in among onlookers who witnessed his predicament. Thankfully, this heartwarming photograph captures the heroic moment when rescue personnel arrived at the scene. With their unwavering determination and expertise, they successfully saved John from his precarious perch amidst cheers of relief from those gathered nearby. This powerful snapshot serves as a reminder of both human resilience and community spirit during times of crisis. It symbolizes how strangers can come together selflessly to help one another in moments of need. Decades later, this photograph continues to evoke emotions and inspire us with its timeless message: no matter our age or circumstance, there will always be someone willing to lend a helping hand when we find ourselves caught between life's branches - reminding us that hope is never far away even in our most challenging moments.

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