Hero Couple Saved Lives of Five After Boat Explosion
- On Saturday, May 31, a couple from Rhayader, Josh Hobbs and Hannah Lloyd-Hobbs, heroically rescued six individuals from a river cruiser that had caught fire near Lechlade on the River Thames.
- The couple was on holiday near the Wiltshire-Oxfordshire border and came upon the explosion shortly after starting a walk with their dog about 100 metres from the river.
- They sprinted to the scene, warned passengers to jump off the adrift boat, and jumped into the water to save people, including an 18-month-old baby and others who could not swim.
- Nine people went to hospital, with two suffering potentially life-changing injuries, including the 18-month-old child, while Wiltshire Police described the couple's actions as "heroic bravery".
- Detective Superintendent Joe Garrity praised the couple’s quick and courageous actions, crediting them with playing a crucial role in preventing any loss of life.
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Three people were injured as the 12-meter-long boat caught fire.


Hero couple saved lives of five after boat explosion
A HERO couple saved the lives of four children and two adults after a boat exploded on the River Thames.
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