Man rides horse into river to save drowning person

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On February 4, a dramatic rescue unfolded along the banks of the Han River in Xiantao City, Hubei Province. When a man fell into the icy Han River, a brave rider on a white horse didn’t hesitate - he charged straight into the water to save him!   #HeroicRescue #RiverRescue #China

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00:00This is a real-life hero riding in on horseback.

00:03A middle-aged man had fallen into the river,

00:05the strong currents pulling him away.

00:07Nearby, Yilibai,

00:09a skilled horseman and owner of the wild riding club,

00:12heard the desperate cries for help.

00:14Without hesitation,

00:16he charged his horse straight into the river.

00:19The seven-year-old horse,

00:20trained to swim and respond precisely to commands,

00:23braved the icy waters alongside his rider.

00:27Swimming around 40 meters in the river,

00:29Yilibai reached the drowning man

00:31and dragged him back to shore.

00:33Two more people swam to assist from behind,

00:36supporting the man

00:37and helping Yilibai bring him to safety.

00:40The man and Yilibai are now well,

00:42but the horse is being treated for a high fever

00:45after its brave rescue.

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