Reported 11 months ago
Amid heavy rainfall in Anhui, China, a heartbreaking story emerged where an elderly woman was rescued by her son but tragically lost him in the process. The mother was trapped in a pigsty next to their home as floodwaters rose rapidly. Her son swam to her, lifted her onto a neighbor's roof for safety, but was swept away by the waters and met his demise. The incident occurred in She County, Huangshan City on June 20, resulting in over 27,000 affected individuals. Despite his swimming skills, the son couldn't reach safety, leaving behind a daughter, aged 15. Local officials reported that the man's body was found downstream, emphasizing the sudden and severe rise in water levels within minutes.
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