The man has been identified as Kelvin. The incident happened suddenly, leaving many people on board the ferry in fear and confusion.
Eyewitnesses say Kelvin was among the passengers traveling across the busy Likoni channel when he unexpectedly jumped into the water.
His action caused panic on the ferry, with some passengers screaming and others crying for help as they watched him struggle in the ocean.
According to reports, ferry staff quickly alerted rescue teams after noticing the man in danger. Ocean rescue officers rushed to the scene within minutes.
They used rescue boards and safety equipment to reach Kelvin, who was already struggling to stay afloat and was close to sinking.
The rescue team managed to pull him out of the water alive.
He was immediately brought back to safety and taken to a secure area for medical attention and further assessment.
Authorities confirmed that although he was weak and in a disturbed state, he survived the incident.
Preliminary reports suggest that Kelvin may have been trying to take his own life, although the exact reason behind his actions has not been confirmed.
Officials say investigations are ongoing to understand what led to the incident and whether he had been facing personal or mental health challenges.
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