Stories from India: Mumbai’s Nazim Sheikh rescues hundreds from drowning near the Gateway of India
Nazim Sheikh, a Mumbai resident who runs a food stall near Colaba by the Gateway of India, has been saving lives for years. A skilled swimmer, he rushes to rescue anyone who falls into the sea, often risking his own safety. Nazim says he has saved hundreds of people so far. During high tide, he and his friends stay alert by the shore, ready to help anyone in distress. Locals and even the police know they can rely on him.
SBS Hindi · SBS Audio
November 11, 20257m 3s
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Nazim Sheikh, a Mumbai resident who runs a food stall near Colaba by the Gateway of India, has been saving lives for years. A skilled swimmer, he rushes to rescue anyone who falls into the sea, often risking his own safety. Nazim says he has saved hundreds of people so far. During high tide, he and his friends stay alert by the shore, ready to help anyone in distress. Locals and even the police know they can rely on him.