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Heroic Rescue: Man Saved from SUV in Icy River
2/4/2026
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Story summary
- On January 21, 2026, Yu Donglai, founder of Pangdonglai, rescued a man from a BMW SUV in the Ru River at Ruzhou, Henan province.
- Yu, 60, entered the river to assist despite freezing water.
- He connected the stranded vehicle to a guide rope.
- Another SUV pulled the vehicle to safety.
- The rescue lasted about 10 minutes, earning admiration for Yu's bravery.