Without a Second Thought: 71-Year-Old Grandma Dives into River and Saves a Life

Liao Defang, a 71-year-old grandmother from China, jumped into a river in Anhui Province and saved a 30-year-old man from drowning. She had recently learned to swim, did not hesitate, and quietly walked away after the rescue. The video went viral, police located her, and her brother scolded her. She said: 'Every difficulty will come to an end.'

Liao Defang, a 71-year-old grandmother from China, jumped into a river in Anhui Province and saved a 30-year-old man who was attempting suicide. The incident occurred last Saturday while she was chatting with friends near the river. Defang, who had only recently learned to swim, did not hesitate: she took off her shoes, grabbed a lifebuoy, and jumped into the cold water. The rescue lasted about 20 minutes. After the man was pulled out by local residents, Defang quietly walked away. The rescue video went viral, and police located her with the help of her brother, who identified her and scolded her for taking the risk. Defang, a fitness and yoga enthusiast, said: 'It was no big deal. Every difficulty will come to an end.' The police awarded her a prize.