According to local media reports cited by the Yangcheng Evening News, Jin Xiaowu, a food delivery rider, was swept away by a strong undercurrent immediately following his heroic act on the afternoon of May 27 in Tongxing Village, Guizhou Province.
The Guizhou Foundation for Justice and Courage confirmed the details of the incident in a statement issued on June 14.
The incident unfolded when a young boy reportedly fell into the river while playing near the bank. His father quickly jumped in to save him but was overpowered by the water.
Jin, along with three other bystanders, rushed into the water to help. Working together, the group managed to pull both the father and son safely back to the shore.
However, Jin was then caught in the undertow and carried away by the rushing water. Emergency rescue teams immediately launched a search operation, and his body was recovered several hours later.
