Chinese grandma, 71, saves drowning man from river before quietly slipping away
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A 71-year-old grandmother named Liu Defang jumped into a river in Suixi county, Anhui province to save a young man who attempted suicide due to relationship problems. The incident was filmed on July 13, and Liu Defang quietly left after the rescue, gaining widespread admiration on social media. Her heroic act highlights the selflessness of ordinary citizens.
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Liu Defang jumped into a river to save a man.
The event took place in Suixi county in Anhui province.
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The young man tried to drown himself because of his relationship problems.
South China Morning Post- Liu Defang jumped into a river to save a man.
- The man was attempting suicide due to relationship issues.
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Loaded language removedA 71-year-old grandmother in eastern China jumped into a river to save a young man who tried to drown himself because of his relationship problems, winning widespread admiration on social media. The man was filmed on July 13 climbing onto a bridge’s railing before decisively jumping into a river in Suixi county in Anhui province, the Anhui Daily reported.
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The young man tried to drown himself because of his relationship problems.
South China Morning PostA 71-year-old grandmother in eastern China jumped into a river to save a young man.
South China Morning PostThe incident was filmed on July 13.
South China Morning PostThe event took place in Suixi county in Anhui province.
South China Morning PostThe grandmother's name is Liu Defang.
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