China: Residents Throw Lifebuoy to Rescue Drowning Child in Xuchang

Residents in Xuchang, Henan, threw a lifebuoy into Baling Lake on August 19, 2026, to help save a drowning child and a man who had entered the water in an attempt to rescue him. The man became stranded after grabbing the child, and bystanders worked to keep both afloat while nearby boaters moved in to help. The video ended with the pair still holding onto the lifebuoy, awaiting further rescue.

China: Man Jumps Into River to Save Child in Zhejiang

A man jumped into a fast-flowing river in Zhejiang, China, on August 1, 2026, to rescue a child swept up by the current, holding onto her while another man threw a lifebuoy from the bank. The child was pulled safely from the water.

China: Dog Pulled to Safety After Falling Into Freezing Lake in Lanzhou

A video from December 13, 2025, in Lanzhou, Gansu, shows a man rescuing a dog trapped in a freezing lake. The dog struggled in the icy water as the man repeatedly threw a lifebuoy from the shore, adjusting his aim each time. The rescue ended successfully when the dog grabbed the lifebuoy and was pulled safely onto land, shaken but alive.

China: Winter Swimmer Saves Man from Rough Seas in Jiangsu

On October 18, 2025, in Lianyungang, Jiangsu, winter swimmer Wang Yuping risked his life to rescue a man who fell into the sea amid strong northeast winds and crashing waves. Despite being slammed against rocks and injured, Wang reached the man, secured him to a lifebuoy, and kept both afloat until help arrived.

China: Men Rescue Girl Swept By River In Yunnan

Two men rescued a girl who was swept by the river in Miaowanggu Scenic Spot, Kunming, Yunnan Province on April 16. Mr. Shi, who was in a group-building activity in the scenic area with his colleagues, quickly lept into action after hearing a girl's plea for help in the river. Another colleague joined in the rescue after seeing Mr. Shi losing energy in the strong current and helped bring the girl back to shore.

Exhibition ice rescue training drill in Vinnytsia

Exhibition ice rescue training drill in Vinnytsia

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 11, 2024 - A rescuer throws a lifebuoy during an ice rescue training drill demonstration in Vinnytsia, west-central Ukraine.

Exhibition ice rescue training drill in Vinnytsia

Exhibition ice rescue training drill in Vinnytsia

VINNYTSIA, UKRAINE - JANUARY 11, 2024 - A rescuer throws a lifebuoy during an ice rescue training drill demonstration in Vinnytsia, west-central Ukraine.