Bog Walk heroine, Zina Slew, saves drowning man

#JamaicaStar
Spurred on by her own near-death experience at age eight, hero diver Zina Slew says she is happy to continue saving lives without payment. News broke Monday morning that the Bog Walk, St Catherine, resident, who saved five persons from a watery grave last year, had rescued yet another person who was trapped in his vehicle while it slowly sank to the bottom of the Rio Cobre in the vicinity of the Flat Bridge. According to Slew, it was about 9:30 a.m. when her daily routine was interrupted by the near tragedy
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[@hungchung2726]

This young Lady been saving several lives in that area over the years. She need to be recognise.

[@gregggreen8659]

True

[@nadinebailey1014]

U r perfectly right she have to get recognised

[@zinavlogtv]

Thanks

[@hungchung2726]

@@zinavlogtv blessed everytime my friend, you were specially sent.

[@sandralalor4874]

True

[@aakkeemm8766]

Apart from being a life saver, she's very beautiful too

[@nannynanny5597]

So so true

[@mamapeppa3326]

Yes, she has such delicate build and facial features. She's a beauty!

[@akumba]

Yes mon she is lovely 🌹🌹 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3yalX9ojLyGns0

[@mikejohnson3601]

@Bri everything is beautiful in its own way

[@aliyahdaley8528]

@Bri Troll

[@suziebest6871]

In this month of March being Women's month. God bless you Ms. Zina we celebrate you. Real SHERO!

[@daviastewart82]

I was saying the same thing to myself

[@flaviabrown4467]

Absolutely...They should get their due recognition and honour at the national awards in October..

[@akumba]

They both lovey ladies 💕💕 kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3yalX9ojLyGns0

[@mystic7579]

What a beautiful soul!!!…….good people still exist. She should receive a Medal of Honor. Very down to earth and genuine person. This self less act should be rewarded. Am extremely proud of her.

[@The-Perfect1]

Well said. So many good souls, Strong women!

[@hector1686]

So true,she deserve an award for her hardwork n dedication to save ppl life.The government need to recognize her talent n bravery she deserve a Cashward ASAP.

[@puertadoor8738]

Ms. Zina for a national award!!!🎉

[@brendaelson9312]

They must b recognize and rewarded GOOD JOB LADIES

[@singlespursuingpurpose957]

Zina you put a big smile on my face. God bless you and your sister. Thank you for being your brother’s keeper.You have restored my faith in humanity. Good people still deh a road.

[@morelifegaza8889]

Well said

[@Sharonbless876]

God bless her efforts,man ungrateful,God will reward you and the others that save so many lives at that bridge.

[@chaewilliams6382]

Zina, you made Jamaica very happy today. We love you. Thank you.

[@julietsew9973]

Love you young lady. You saved a life.

[@drdre7941]

That gave me goosebumps...looking at all the negative headlines that come out of my sweet Jamaica...the positive far outweighs the negative. Thank you warrior Queens.

[@akemisdrealist2287]

The land of wood and water swimming should be apart of physical education in Jamaican schools Tnks to our sister for her heroism 🥇🎖🥇

[@gregggreen8659]

Yep

[@Junjo11]

True because most of us can't swim

[@gregggreen8659]

Surrounded by so much water and can swim, yes it needs to be included in school education

[@faylinchristie5490]

You are so right

[@rohanmckoy6519]

Yes my friend, you correct on this, swimming should be taught in school.

[@dianpowell6416]

Wow what an intelligent Jamaican woman very proud of you my sister you are a hero and gorgeous too you are just radiated with so much blesdings and a bright light.. For anyone to jump off this bridge it takes guts whether you're a swimmer or not

[@daliahsw1847]

There are still genuinely kind and loving people out there! And as you rightly mentioned, it takes guts to jump off in that water, swimmer or not. I'm a swimmer but that water looks mad scary so she's a true heroine. She just wanted to save this person. Her level of selflessness is second to none. God bless you and your sister always.🙏🏻 Whenever I'm crossing that bridge am always on the alert. Seat belts off and windows down. Hope drivers will take heed to her advice. Life is all we have. Value it!.

[@djgenius626]

She saves many lives

[@Donruzjourney]

I agree with every word you said @Dian Powell

[@franklinchinquee4293]

It's insulting to call this courageous woman a hero (male). Surely I hope you aren't inferring that's only the purview of men. She is an outstanding HEROINE - nuff said.

[@franklinchinquee4293]

Zina Slew is a heroine. She, without thoughts of her safety, plunged into the river to try and save another. This was a good deed, but even moreso it was PURE GOODNESS - the action of a good Samaritan. She deserves a medal and a certificate of appreciation from the relevant authorities. Thanks bunches ZINA for your timeless gift to humanity. CHEERS!

[@jackiedelvalle]

Definitely! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@naturalnursenicky8290]

She and her sister who brought the hatchet

[@dorothysmith3205]

Franklin Chin Quee. So are so right. They are heroines she and her sister. They deserve a lot of recognition and all those people whom they've saved over the years should at least come back once in a while to say thanks. If it hadn't been for their bravery they wouldn't be alive today. They should remember that

[@franklinchinquee4293]

@@dorothysmith3205 Please remember that doing a good deed is transactional; something is expected in return. GOODNESS is the doing of a unique action, without the expectation of a compensation. If she was to expect a "thanks," that would dilute her exceptional and risky humanitarian action. Thanks bunches.

[@moneyque7220]

You guys are life savers, you deserve more than thanks

[@TheDarkDresser]

I just cannot imagine someone saving my life and not at least thanking the person. I would be indebted to him/her for the rest of my life. Usually when someone has had a bad experience with water, such as almost drowning, the person avoids water. This woman is to be admired.

[@teejaygrant5783]

Its not only to thank the person but they should reward her

[@TheDarkDresser]

@@teejaygrant5783 I agree that there should be an award AND a reward. These women risk their lives to save others, so it would be the right thing for the local government to acknowledge their bravery. I'm extremely, EXTREMELY, disappointed that so many whose lives they have saved have not returned to thank them. Maybe they've been traumatized by the experience and want to put it out of their mind, but that's not really an excuse. It would be worth it in lives and heartache for the government to employ them to train others in learning to swim. Imagine if as a child this lady had drowned that day, she would not have been around today to save others from drowning.

[@Sharonbless876]

@@TheDarkDresser God is awesome

[@valeriebaxter-lindsay8133]

I would love to donate to this young lady and I think an account should be set up and properly monitored so we can try to compensate all persons who risk their lives to Save others. It is an extremely dangerous route which I use to transverse frequently. I am so grateful for the new highway as I always had my windows up and not remembering to have a hammer in my vehicle. Once it goes under it can only be broken. Remember to wind down windows as you are approaching the bridge. Blessings and be safe everyone🙏

[@snipersmith8152]

Real Caribbean Queen mentally and physically here to nurture love,respect and understanding beautiful queen!!!!!

[@josephrussell2172]

God bless you my sister. You are a blessing

[@PC-zg3eo]

This is what heroes are made of! ❤️

[@empresspaula-mae]

It's the first time I'm hearing about female divers at flat bridge. I applauded them for their bravery and humanitarian. 💖👏. God's blessings on you Sistas, 🙏 💖

[@angieifill4791]

Went to school with this beautiful girl. U are indeed an hero

[@michellethompson2101]

They need to get some monetary reward for protecting that area, she's an 😇 👼

[@MrNanah38]

No, I disagree, not everything is all about money, the lady said she just want to be recognized and the people who she helped to say thank you, helping your fellow man should not be for profit, its what makes us human, money will cheapened the effort, I don't expect you to understand, let's put it another way, when a person pays for sex, it becomes cheap, but sex with whom you are showing love and affection for is priceless.

[@michellethompson2101]

@@MrNanah38 let's put it this way, it's the gratitude of it. We can agree to disagree, it's my humble opinion.

[@MrNanah38]

@@michellethompson2101 I hear you just showing you a different perspective.

[@michellethompson2101]

@@MrNanah38 and that's 👌

[@mamapeppa3326]

If they can't find time to return and give thanks personally, can rescued folks at least find time to pen a note of thanks, or send a card in the mail. I really can't fathom that having your life saved is so obviously being taken for granted!

[@marcusleviticus3513]

Sister yu put some Joy in my Heart in these Perilous Evil times we need people like yu to shine a light in these dark time Blessed Love to you everytime

[@michellethompson2101]

Yes, so true 👍

[@pamellalinton2476]

Yes so true

[@pearlbrown4926]

God bless you zina and sister you has done a great job JDF should train you to be one of their divers blessed love

[@tamarasenior8063]

Omg ,yes zina my girl you and your sister did great, I'm so greatful and thankful for your outstanding fast thinking mind of rescue that lucky man.. 🙏🏽👏👏👏👏

[@YonUndone3064]

I wish I could swim. It is such an important skill not just for relaxing or helping yourself, but for helping others who may be in trouble. If you can swim at least you can lend a hand and try to save someone; but if you can't swim you can only stand aside and look, call for help and watch while a person dies. Thank God for this woman.

[@dajiiwright8222]

Have you ever watched videos or movies of someone about to drown and you see them fighting the water? The first thing we learn in swimming to not fight the water we lose a lot of energy when doing that after mastering not fighting the water then we learn the different swimming techniques

[@aakkeemm8766]

Love the advice she's giving also, enlightening our drivers on that part of the road.

[@zinavlogtv]

Thank you star for this interview and thanks to everyone in the comment section onelove❤

[@patrickfoster7970]

Thanks ladies. The Government should appoint a few of these people as life guards and set up a payment system for them. These ladies should also be given a National award of recognition.

[@smithtelemarketingbusiness5721]

The lord is gonna bless you in abundance throughout your life and your generation to come.

[@Sharonbless876]

Amen

[@dahliadivabosslady]

She needs to be awarded. She is an heroine.👏👏Also a beautiful queen

[@rrailleydunkley3936]

You 2 deserve a medal and gratidue from each and every 1 you save God bless you both and your children

[@conradkelly5687]

GIVE HER AN AWARD.

[@rosehenry7664]

Yes these ladies must be awarded

[@christianabrown8634]

Glory to God! Girl you are an hero u should get a gold medal both of you. Keep up the good work. God bless u guys🙏❤️🇨🇦

[@carroltummings8177]

Mama you are so brave may God bless and keep you and your family

[@latshenry5904]

I actually cry 😢 watching this… Continue doing the great job ladies

[@dawnettehutchinson8123]

Lady you have the heart of a lioness, God bless you

[@maxineormsby7687]

This is indeed a very very good news,ladies as lifesaver may God continue to bless you and protect you all, you deserve a medals, we need more like you In Jamaica 🇯🇲

[@donnathorpe7413]

This brings tears to my eyes,GOD is good,am proud of you both,more Blessings to you n your family.

[@RoseMakeUpArtist]

Zina deserves all the recognition. 💜💜💜

[@JC-ty3zq]

THIS LADY IS A HERO.SHE needs to be AWARDED and RECOGNISED.She must get a NATIONAL or HEROS or PRESIDENTIAL AWARD.GOD BLESS HER.

[@kayecm.4517]

These divers need funding for what they’re doing. God bless you Zina

[@shirleylambey1553]

God bless u Darling Thats ur gift God Placed u THEIR for this reason Don't worry about them u did WHAT was BEST rescue them they will never forget u

[@beverleyhunter5174]

God bless you. Beautiful ❤❤❤

[@venessawhite3312]

Yes!!!!!!

[@claudettetitus3182]

Megoingtolookfor

[@beatricelindsay4238]

So true blessing on you guys doing great work God bless you

[@lovechrist6356]

I applaud you both for your bravery. I'm very proud and happy for all those who put their own lives in danger to save the lives of others. Usually complete strangers. God bless you!

[@hortensemckay9951]

Blessings to these two sisters for saving people life's. 2 brave woman 👍

[@normancooper2762]

Not only is she very brave, she is an engaging storyteller. Well done, young lady! Well done!

[@Tearoze]

So immensely proud of her. She looks like my sister. She should be rewarded for her selfless work. A true gem 💎

[@milli6415]

THANK YOU ZINA AND CASSANDRA, GOD BLESS YOU BOTH....I FEEL THAT WHEN THEY DON'T COME BACK, IS BECAUSE THEY ARE TRAUMATIZED AND JUST MAYBE AFRAID OF THE AREA, SO THEY WANT NOTHING TO DO WITH COMING BACK ROUND THERE.

[@kennethbell8698]

I am a jamaican but live in the us. I am so proud of those two sisters saving drowning people. What wonderful ladies they are. I feel like the next time l am in Jamaica l will stop there to say hello to them. I have the criminals but absolutely love these ladies. Simply awesome human beings.

[@christineclarke1198]

Kenneth bell so true words

[@officialdaughterofzion2220]

Knowing the risk that comes with saving someone who's drowning. You guys are beyond heroines. And you deserve much more than 'thank you.'

[@jkingston11100]

Somebody did something like that for me they’re going to be in my life for the rest of my life on earth I’ll be always telling them thanks

[@kerryann5678]

Blessing for those ladies who save the lives of others,they are truly heroine 🙏🏾

[@everythingbeautifulalways6118]

Looking to c you receiving your award on National Hero's Day. Good job.

[@hopeinchristthesaviour4826]

Big up to you Zina. Deserve a medal. I'm just wondering why the authorities font have a proper system of barricades and even stationed official personnel for monitoring and rescue at this bridge. So many tragedies over the years at Flat Bridge. We must be able to come up with something workable.

[@tobieebonics4193]

Thanks for the bravery of these young women. Their heroism should not go unnoticed. The importance of learning to swim.

[@wendywhite4603]

Blessings to you ladies. Risking your lives to save others is nothing short of heroic. Your efforts may have gone unnoticed by man but not in the sight of God.

[@piajaeli7138]

Watched with tears in my eyes. Praying for continuous blessings in your life and also your family & your sister. Big up to all the divers who put human love to try save life. Oh my thank God you were there @9:30. Your life have a great purpose and your kids will be blessed all you divers out there. Any day I pass buy I'm going to give you a BIG hug!!!! Omg!!! You're "supergirl!! Flash"!! Real life hero!!!!! P.s always have windows down and seatbelt off even if I'm not driving when I pass by. Nuff nuff respect from my family to you Miss Slew!!!!🏆

[@patriciainspirationalcorne7899]

Sound advice my dear. Thank you for saving that gentleman.

[@meskelsounds]

Bless you queen and the men around there. The Government is still a fuck up when it comes to this topic. They are so such cute and pleasant women. Nothing but love ❤️

[@ruthgentles392]

Excellent I feel so good..thanks my darling for being there...life is great and that man must be grateful

[@tellthetruth3332]

May God bless this wonderful heroic woman and her sister. They displayed such ❤️ heart and bravery, Wow, wow, Wow ! May God bless her and her family, Amazing !

[@nataleecamouflage314]

Omg I just hate river road/flat bridge. But thanks to this lady and her sister for saving this individual. God is good all the time.

[@brendaclarke6027]

This young lady 👩 she talks with patishon beautiful soul ❤ thanks 😊 so much for what you are doing saving our fellow brother and sister keep on doing what you do best God bless you 👦 remember gratitude is a must ❤

[@nickatweet01]

Proud of you Thanks for not just stand by watching but for helping SAVING lives Thats what we do Save lives and change lives Thanks for caring enough

[@jackiedelvalle]

Absolutely brilliant! Big up yourself, Zina. Truly! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@angelalewis4296]

That was wonderful bless you young lady

[@maxineadderley5378]

This lady and her sister are heroes... Such a heroic job 👏👏👏 🥰🌹🙌

[@deianelliott5006]

God sent you at the right time.Blessings Zina.

[@BenjieDollaz]

Zina is the River Goddess!! God Bless you!!!

[@kingston13origin27]

There was an air pocket left in the car. God bless you. You are a special person 💕 God need you for his works.

[@portiamarriott5513]

Definitely a air pocket. Thankfully they were there to assist him.

[@roywhyte3956]

Girl you acted this way because Your heart is good. You are a Shining example of a wonderful Star. ✨️

[@charmainefrancis-thorney9917]

WOW. What a story 👏🏾👏👏🏼 God bless you 🙏🏽. Thank you. May the angels protect you as you try to save lives😇 I remember when that guy came back to say thanks .

[@tbullpeace1874]

You’re a beautiful soul. Great story. You deserve a medal.Thank God for you, because some would just look or video it. Mi almost drown 3 times, so I had to learn to swim. Yes gratitude.

[@pangchinn4602]

YOU ARE AMAZING QUEEN 👸 you and your sister.

[@thelmaferguson9658]

The true Jamaican spirit. That's who we are. We give God the glory! Big up to our heroine!

[@debbianblair7281]

Wow,just wow !!! Gratitude is a must!!! Hats off to these ladies and all the persons in thst area who assist in saving lives when incidents happen…🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@angellahiggins2002]

Zina you are a selfless human being for putting your own life at risk to save a stranger. Continue to do what you do but most of all keep yourself safe in the midst of these situations. Blessings and long life to you super woman!

[@antonettewalton1458]

U both r angels saving lives thats so heart warming my queens special love from me to u guys

[@karen3352]

Such an amazing story. I love these 2 ladies, God continue to bless, protect and prosper u and your family. You have risk your lives to save others, how much greater can this get?? Stay blessed and I am saying thanks to u on the behalf of those who haven't returned to say thanks. You are heroes ❤️ 🙏.

[@AA-sz4bu]

I am just watching this now. With tears in my eyes. This lady is a HERO 🥇🏆🎖♥️♥️. God bless you lady. That bridge needs crash barriers. PLEASE STOP THE OVER TAKING in WRONG/BAD areas!! You arent just affecting your life you're affecting and scaring others on the road.

[@donnawilliams9539]

Salute to you 2 ladies!! Long life and lots of blessings in Jesus Name

[@DS-ss7fp]

You both are really "life guards" saving lives, continued blessings, your reward is very sure, selfless 🙏

[@danielmorgan6771]

I am proud of you .Thanks so much on behalf of ALL you have rescued from that torrent. May God bless you.

[@terrencewright1223]

Continue doing the good work. May God continue to bless you both🙏🏾.

[@dayletawesomemusic]

Such a touching story. Keeping Jamaica safe and great. Big up to Zeena and your sister

[@twosons6250]

I keep hearing and seeing the danger that this road has caused and is causing, yet the government has not done anything, expand the road or put up barriers.

[@yahtebakush8584]

Expand d road???? Wtf u talking about?

[@twosons6250]

@@yahtebakush8584 was anyone talking to you, wtf, I don't live in Jamaica and I said what I said, have you ever heard of expanding roads, it has been done before , especially dangerous roads, go and do some research , do you think they care enough to build another road,, if they did it would have been done

[@oranec.9025]

They have tried many things including what you mentioned as well as getting international support. Nothing worked. Do some research on it 🙏🏽

[@twosons6250]

@@oranec.9025 where I live we have a few dangerous road and they expanded them or just build new one and close the old one, because they were not structural sound, I know you said they have tried, but something has to give, people are losing their lives.

[@mathead833]

Thank God for you two women . Great Jamaica that is what I remember of my people , not those criminals and scammers we now have .

[@marciawilliams711]

Wow!!! So brave. Someone need to send her on a life saving course and she should be recognised as a hero.

[@overcomer1life936]

Proud of u zina u and ur sister is a herione thank u from my heart im so happy u all need to get a honor on heroes day god bless u and ur family

[@A.Walker.]

Frightening... God bless you, dear.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️😞 I wonder if some people panic when they are crossing the bridge? Unless it is a big rig it seems quite simple to slowly cross. The government NEEDS to support these heroes ASAP.💖

[@alvapearson7222]

Blessings to these young lady who have being savings lives what a blessings to you guys .your here on this earth for a reason God bless and keep you.

[@lindaclarke1710]

This is absolutely amazing what these women did,God bless u both,continue to do the great job 😇

[@nichellemcdonald7390]

I never pass flat bridge with my seatbelt on or my windows up ,god bless you both keep doing the great work , your reward is coming

[@nemesis4292]

big up lady. brave real hero

[@brownbrown8668]

Thank you all for being great human beings! May your favors continue to overflow

[@deedeeandfamily666]

God bless you both you are heroes well done

[@doreenbrown6575]

Great job 👏 👍 blessings to you Zina and your sister praying you get some more goats 🐐 and a reward you deserve it

[@banksbanks2173]

Real love on display

[@kadeanpenn3600]

So proud of you, keep putting in the work, you all are bless and will continue to be bless for your contribution to others.

[@maxinehanson7333]

God bless you for saving so many 🙏 lives, continue to do the great work you are doing!

[@balfourclarke8312]

BIG UP ZINA. Blessings to you and your sister

[@moneyque7220]

Also guys, Zina has a youtube channel name Zina Vlog Tv, let us subscribe and support her, she deserves it!!!!

[@moneakemyers4651]

Right on women's day 🥳🥰 you are a angel 😇 without wings and I know that Man will forever be grateful to you and your sister and you are so so beautiful all the best for you and your family blessings 👏👏👏🙏🙏

[@jaymitchell2854]

Give GOD The Glory ❤️🙏 He's Worthy To Be Praise 🙏