Ces citoyens anonymes devenus héros ! – Le Jeune Indépendant

Faced with danger, they did not think for a second. Ten young people, witnesses of the accident in Oued El Harrach, rushed into the polluted and dangerous waters of the wadi in order to save the passengers in distress. Among these heroes, Nazim Mokhtari, was one of the first to throw himself in the water. Still in shock, he agreed to return, to The independent young, On these dramatic moments.

When the drama occurred, the scene has frozen witnesses. Passengers in distress, the cries of panic, and this river of which everyone knows the dangerousness. But fear did not have time to settle. Ten young people plunged, without any hesitation, braving both pollution and the current. Their only objective is to save lives from drowning.

According to witnesses, some have plunged without even knowing how to swim perfectly, driven only by the courage and the will to reach out to the victims. “They didn’t think, they just acted. Without them, the balance sheet would have been much heavier, ”says a resident still upset.

Contacted by The independent youngone of these brave young people, Nazim, 28 years old, living in Djenane Mabrouk, in El Harrach, tells us about her own fight against polluted water and fear. “I saw the bus switch and heard the passengers shout for help. I didn’t have time to think. With others, we rushed into water. The smell was unbearable, we knew that she was dangerous, but at that time, the only thing that counted was to save lives. We managed to get several people out, but I will never forget their eyes imbued with fear, ”he says.

Unspeakable injuries

Nazim recognizes that, physically, he is doing well. “In terms of health, everything is fine so far. But the most difficult is the state in which I find myself. I can’t overcome what happened. We need psychological care, because the cries of the victims still resonate in my head, “he said.

With his throat formed, he tells some memories that haunt him. “I see this woman beg that we save her daughters. I still hear the tears of these little ones who were screaming by looking for their mom. These are images that no longer leave me, ”says Nazim visibly still in shock.

Asked if he is aware of the health risk linked to the pollution of the river, the young hero confides. “I was not afraid of diseases because I believe that God protects us. In these moments, only the life of the victims counted, “he said. Before concluding by sending a message of gratitude to the Algerian people for their compassion and their messages of support. “It gives us strength to continue moving forward,” he added.

A wave of national emotion

This act of exceptional bravery deeply marked public opinion. Very quickly, the tribute spread on social networks. Thousands of messages have been published to salute these ten anonymous heroes. “You are the pride of an entire nation,” wrote a surfer on Facebook. “These are real heroes, they deserve medals. But above all, they deserve our eternal respect, ”added another user.

“You are angels sent by God. May your families be blessed for having given such sons to the country, ”noted a surfer. “In this world, selfishness reigns, where everyone thinks of themselves, these young people remind us that humanity still exists. That day, you have proven that Algerian youth is not afraid of sacrifice. Bravo and thank you! », Is it written in another comment.

These words, shared by thousands of Algerians, reflect national pride and a deep collective emotion.

Beyond official tributes and virtual messages, a whole company salutes these young people. Their bravery will remain engraved in collective memory as one of the most beautiful proofs of national solidarity before misfortune. Many Internet users even wanted these young people to be officially honored for their courage.

These young people did not try to be put in the spotlight. They did not expect a reward. They simply chose to act, to reach out, to save lives. And for that, they are and will remain, in the eyes of all, real heroes.