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Heroic Soldier Rescues Elderly Woman from River 35 Years Later

12/31/2025

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Huang Daoxian, a retired soldier from eastern China, rescued an elderly woman from a river in Zhejiang province, the same place where he was saved 35 years earlier.
He jumped into the water after hearing cries for help, despite cold temperatures and injuries from sharp objects.
Passers-by assisted in transporting the woman to the hospital.
A few days later, the woman's daughter thanked Huang, reporting that her mother was recovering.

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Story summary

Huang Daoxian, a retired soldier from eastern China, rescued an elderly woman from a river in Zhejiang province, the same place where he was saved 35 years earlier.
He jumped into the water after hearing cries for help, despite cold temperatures and injuries from sharp objects.
Passers-by assisted in transporting the woman to the hospital.
A few days later, the woman's daughter thanked Huang, reporting that her mother was recovering.