[LISTEN] Man heroically rescues drowning bather after unexpected change of plans to visit Ansteys Beach #sabcnews

 

By Newsbreak Producer Shanell Daniel - An unexpected change in plans resulted in a man risking his own life to save a drowning bather at Ansteys Beach, south of Durban. On Saturday evening, 49-year-old Marvin Phillips from Clairwood had intended to visit Durban's North Beach with family, however they decided to visit Anstey's Beach instead. In a video circulating on social media, Phillips is seen diving into tumultuous water to save a man who was visibly having difficulty out at sea. Without hesitation, Phillips dove into the water and after several minutes successfully pulled the man to shore. Phillips says he believes he was at the right place at the right time...