UK diplomat saves Chinese woman from drowning
A good news story that will brighten up your Thursday!
British Diplomat, Stephen Ellison, is being called a hero in China after he jumped into a river to save a Chinese student in distress.
Beijing officials praised the UK diplomat after the video was posted on Twitter.
The river flows through a scenic location in the southwestern Chinese metropolis of Chongqing.
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The woman reportedly started breathing again and they later shared a meal together.
Watch the incredible video below:
We are all immensely proud of our Chongqing Consul General, Stephen Ellison, who dived into a river on Saturday to rescue a drowning student and swim her to safety. pic.twitter.com/OOgXqsK5oe
— UK in China 🇬🇧 (@ukinchina) November 16, 2020