On May 3, Wang Long, a young man who lives in Qingdao, jumped into the river to save people while playing by the small river near Haoyu Road, Chishang Town, Boshan District, but unfortunately drowned. His heroic act of saving people touched countless people, and many netizens left messages on social media to remember this ordinary hero.
Incident: Do not hesitate to go into the water to save people
At noon on May 7, the reporter rushed to the scene of the incident, and according to a relevant local staff, the incident occurred at about 2:30 pm on May 3. At that time, a 6-year-old boy accidentally fell from shallow water into deep water. His mother was so anxious that she immediately went into the water to save people, but because she didn't understand the nature of water, she began to struggle desperately and call for help after falling into the water.
At this time, Wang Lung, who was playing with his son next to him, jumped into the water without hesitation after hearing the cry for help. On the shore, the father of the boy who fell into the water also immediately went into the water to rescue, and his wife was quickly taken to a safe place. At this time, the boy who fell into the water was still struggling in the water, and the situation was very critical, Wang Lung ran towards him with all his might, and used all his hands to lift the boy and pass it to his father. Just when the mother and child were rescued, Wang Lung sank into the water due to physical exhaustion.
"After three or four people saw Wang Lung fall into the water, they called the rescue number while assisting in the rescue." A witness at the scene of the incident said that everyone was very anxious to see Wang Lung submerged in the water, and one of the retired soldiers tried to dive into the water to rescue Wang Lung, but failed because a lot of sediment had accumulated in the water. After the rescuers who arrived immediately rescued Wang Lung ashore, although they tried their best to rescue him, it was a pity that he had no vital signs.
Family: I can't accept it, but I feel honored for my child
On the afternoon of May 7, the reporter met with Wang Lung's parents.
"My child saved someone, if only he could be well." Wang Lung's mother, Pan Jiaoping, still can't accept the fact that Wang Long has left, but she says that her son is a hero and that the whole family feels honored.
Wang Long, born in 1988, is a native of Caishanzhuang Village, Ciyao Town, Ningyang County, Tai'an City.
"Since he was in elementary school, he has taken home a lot of awards every year, sometimes five or six at a time." Mr. Wang's mother said his academic performance had always been at the top.
In 2006, Wang Long was admitted to Qingdao University with excellent results, which became the pride of the whole family. After graduation, Wang Long worked in Zibo for 3 years before working in Qingdao.
"Wang Lung is still a very filial child, and we are always on call if we have anything." Wang Lung's father, Wang Shide, told reporters that five years ago, Wang Lung's mother suddenly fell ill, and due to limited family conditions, they decided to give up treatment. After Wang Lung learned of his mother's condition, he immediately returned to his hometown to pick up his mother and rushed to Jinan for medical treatment.
At that time, Wang Lung's mother had a high fever and fainted for a time, and Wang Lung instructed his father to take good care of his mother, while running up and down to seek medical advice for his mother. In the end, with his insistence, his mother was successfully admitted to the hospital and her condition was controlled.
"Once, our family went to the beach for a barbecue, and we saw a pair of children from other places who wanted to taste it, and he enthusiastically sent it to others." Wang Lung's mother said that Wang Lung was a warm-hearted person, and he told his mother at that time, let's eat less and let the family taste it.
"Wang Lung has been sensible and kind since he was a child, and he is very honest and helpful." In recent days, some relatives and friends of the family have arrived one after another. His uncle, Wang Haiyong, who is in the same village as Wang Long's family, told reporters that in the eyes of his elders, Wang Long is a person who would rather suffer his own losses than help others.
"We are a big family that is very harmonious and united." Wang Haiyong said that Wang Long's grandfather was a retired soldier who had been serving the villagers since returning to the village and attached great importance to the education of his children. Wang Lung's father used to drive a handcart in the village to provide farmland services to the villagers, the market price was 20 yuan per mu, and his father only charged 10 yuan, and their family was very simple and upright.
Heartbreaking: The "pillars" of the family collapsed
"We were actually a little afraid, when Wang Lung rescued people, his child was at the water's edge, fortunately, there were good Samaritans who took pictures of the child at that time." Wang Haiyong said that the family learned more about Wang Long's rescue process. "Wang Lung didn't know how to swim, and at the time of the incident, his mobile phone and car keys were in his pocket, so he didn't think about himself at all, so he went into the water to save people."
At present, Wang Lung's wife can't stand the blow and falls ill, and Wang Lung's sister also seeks medical treatment because of excessive grief.
In fact, Wang Lung's sister is also excellent in character and learning, due to the limited economic conditions of the family, she chose to work part-time after graduating from high school, leaving the opportunity to go to college to Wang Lung. It can be said that Wang Lung is the hope of their whole family. Wang Haiyong said that Wang Lung's child is only 4 years old this year and has just entered kindergarten, and his mother is still taking medication for a long time. The 'pillars' of the house collapsed. ”
Wang Lung's parents, who are 60 years old this year, have an immune system disorder and the cost of treatment is as high as 4,000 yuan a month.
"The cost of my medicine is given by Wang Lung's sister and brother, and Wang Lung pays a little more." This year, Wang Lung's mother's condition has just improved, and the whole family is very happy. Wang Lung's mother said that after she fell ill, her children took her to live in Qingdao, and recently, Wang Lung made an appointment with her to be re-examined in the hospital, but he never came back.
Rescued: Wang Lung is the benefactor of our whole family
Since the incident, the families of the rescued people have been actively cooperating in dealing with the aftermath.
At around 5 p.m. on May 7, Mr. Zhang, a family member of the rescued, sent a handwritten letter of thanks and a pennant to Wang Long's family. "We are really grateful to Wang Long, he is the benefactor of our whole family."
After the incident, the relevant departments of Boshan District quickly rushed to the scene of the incident, expressed deep sympathy to Wang Lung's family, and provided them with living guarantees and care.
At present, Wang Long was posthumously awarded the honorary title of "Righteous and Courageous Advanced Element" by the relevant departments of Boshan District, and was posthumously awarded the honorary title of "Righteous and Courageous Model" by Zibo City. It is reported that on the morning of May 8, Wang Long's memorial service will be held at the Boshan District Funeral Home.
Source: Expo News