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A man of Cape Verdean nationality, José Brito, who jumped into the Tagus River, in the center of Lisbon, this Saturday, to save a 68-year-old man who was at risk of drowning, has received several praise for his attitude. The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, did not stop expressing himself praising the act of solidarity.
“Upon learning of the rescue of the person who fell this morning in the waters of the Tagus, near the boardwalk of the columns, the President of the Republic praised the good example of human solidarity and courage shown by José Brito, who while walking with his son He saved a human life ”, reads a note published on the official website of the Presidency of the Republic, which also highlights that Marcelo spoke with José Brito by phone.
“In such difficult times, this action will undoubtedly mark those who saw the rescue at the scene, as well as all who knew it. The example of José Brito must be distinguished by his courage and his willingness to help others, ”he said.
André Silva, a PAN deputy, also made a point of congratulating Cape Verdean attitude, leaving a message on Facebook. “Zé Luís is a hero. Walking with his son along the banks of the Tagus, and while others watched without shame, he jumped into the water and saved a man who was lying face down, floating without moving. He swam and threw the victim to shore while those around him just watched. How good, for all of us, to have Zé Luís in our country. Courage and values have no color or country, ”he wrote.
José Brito is a former Cape Verdean fisherman who moved to Portugal in 2004. According to the CM, he was suffering from a serious illness and needed a bone marrow transplant, which he managed to obtain in Portugal.
