Videos: Jimi Olubunmi-Adewole died trying to rescue woman who fell off London Bridge

Tributes have been shared for a ‘pure-hearted’ hero who died after jumping into the River Thames to rescue a woman who fell from London Bridge.

Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole, 20, also known as Jimi, was one of two people who went into the water to help the woman just after midnight on April 24. Emergency services were able to pull the woman and another man from the water, but Mr Olubunmi-Adewole could not be found. 

His body was located six hours later following an extensive search and rescue effort. 

Mr Olubunmi-Adewole was a former student of Harris Academy in Peckham, South East London, and supported the Malcolm’s World Foundation, which was set up after Malcolm Mide-Madaiola, a pupil of the school, was murdered in 2018. 

It is not yet clear how the woman fell into the Thames. The water was described as being rough and choppy at the time of the incident. 

A campaign has now been launched to add Jimi to the memorial in Postman's Park.

'Jimi means a lot to everyone.'

Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole's best friend Bernard Kosia talks to @susannareid100 and @adilray about his best friend.

He pays tribute to the 'hero' who sadly lost his life saving a woman from the Thames.#JimiTheHero pic.twitter.com/Z63YoNRIca

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) April 27, 2021

RIP Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole. A true hero who gave his young life to save a complete stranger.
Thank you Jimi. pic.twitter.com/gZBnpIrKxA

— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 26, 2021

Our thoughts are with folajimi olubunmi-adewole who sadly lost his life at the weekend after attempting to rescue a lady from the River Thames. His heroic actions are a sign of true bravery and his selflessness is inspiring to us all. RIP Jimi #Ourprideofbritain pic.twitter.com/vFCfEAmfi1

— Pride of Britain (@PrideOfBritain) April 26, 2021

Folajimi Olubunmi-Adewole lost his life saving a woman from the Thames.

Folajimi's dad Michael is calling for the government to honour his son.

There is a campaign to get Jimi a posthumous George Cross. pic.twitter.com/1gFZTj0y0W

— Good Morning Britain (@GMB) April 27, 2021