Man Plunges into Freezing Thames Near London Bridge – Desperate Hunt Underway
Drama on the Thames
A man fell into the icy River Thames near London Bridge on Monday evening, sparking a frantic search. The alarm was raised at around 5:30pm when witnesses saw the man enter the water.
Massive Rescue Operation Launched
Police rushed to the scene along with the Met’s Marine Policing Unit, City of London Police, and the RNLI lifeboat crews. Despite their combined efforts, the man remained missing as night fell.
Bitter Cold Adds to Danger
With temperatures predicted to plunge to a frosty -3°C overnight after heavy snow the day before, the race against time to find the man grows ever more urgent.
Police Statement
“Concerns were raised about a man seen entering the River Thames near London Bridge at 5.33pm on Monday, December 12th. Police responded immediately and conducted extensive searches with the assistance of the Met’s Marine Policing Unit, City of London Police, and the RNLI. Sadly, the man has not been found. Further investigations are ongoing.”
This chilling incident highlights the dangers posed by London’s freezing waterways as winter tightens its grip.
