Senior Who Only Learned to Swim After Retiring Saves Drowning Man Half Her Age
A 71-year-old woman named Liu Defang from Anhui Province, China, became a local hero after rescuing a man who jumped into a river. While chatting with friends near a bridge, she heard someone shout that a man had fallen into the water. Without hesitation, Liu, who had only learned to swim after retiring, jumped into the river to save him.
With the help of a life preserver thrown by a bystander, Liu reached the man. Although he resisted being rescued, Liu managed to control him and pull him safely to the shore. After the rescue, she quietly left the scene because she did not want attention or to worry her family.
Later, local police searched for the unknown rescuer by releasing surveillance footage on social media. The video quickly went viral, and many people praised Liu for her bravery and kindness. Ironically, the footage was recognized by her own brother—the very family member she had hoped would never find out about her heroic act.
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Source: https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/grandmother-who-only-learned-to-swim-after-retiring-saves-drowning-man-half-her-age/ |
