Geoffrey Dunderdale, a celebrated hero from Scunthorpe in Lincolnshire, has sadly died at the age of 85. Dunderdale was famously known for his brave and quick thinking actions when he rescued a man trapped in a sinking car. Recounting the event, Dunderdale had once imparted, ‘I could hear him shouting and kicking. I couldn’t just stand there and do nothing.’ His commendable bravery has left an indelible mark on the local community and has inspired countless others. With Dunderdale’s loss, it truly marks the end of an era. However, his legacy of courage and selflessness will persist, commemorated by the people of Scunthorpe and indeed, across the nation.
This coverage was adapted from an original article featured on [www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk](https://www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/news/local-news/scunthorpe-hero-who-rescued-man-10395007) by the Lincoln Post.
