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A video of a man hugging a tree to survive in a flood
Viral on the Internet
in the video
The man clung to the branch
The flood had reached his neck
If you are not careful, you will be swallowed by water
The situation is critical
How was he rescued?
On the day of the incident, Nanyang, Henan Province suffered heavy rainfall
Li Zhen drove to the area
Sheqi County Lidian Town and Zhuang Township Road
The rain is getting heavier and the water level is rising
The vehicle stalled in the water
I don't think the situation is right
Li Zhen immediately jumped out of the window
It didn't take long for the car to be swept away by the water
As the water level continues to rise
Li Zhen's feet couldn't touch the ground for a while
I had no choice but to hold on to the tree on the side of the road
Li Zhen immediately dialed 119 for help
Under the guidance of a firefighter
He added the fireman's WeChat
Turn on your phone to share your location and wait for rescue
At this time, the water level has not stopped
Li Zhen judged the back of the tree
The impact of the water flow is small
Just move the position slowly
And keep climbing up as the water level rises
"The water level should have risen by a meter in 20 minutes
At first, I was hugging a tree
While clutching a small tree overgrown with thorns next to him
Later the small tree was submerged
I can only hold on to the branches of the big tree"
Li Zhen's whole body was soaked under the icy water
Both legs are already cramping
But the will to survive made him bite his phone
The hand pulls tightly on the branch of the big tree
Finally, 20 minutes after Li Zhen called for help
Firefighters found him based on the shared location
Sheqi County Fire and Rescue Brigade
Ma Yixing, instructor of the fire station on Industrial Avenue, introduced
"The water level is relatively high, and the fire truck can't get through
We used the assault boat to go to the location of the position
When he was found, he was holding the tree himself
There are still floating vehicles on the water."
Eventually, firefighters drove assault boats
After approaching Li Zhen, he successfully pulled him to the boat
Safely returned to shore
Many netizens said
This is a textbook-level demonstration of self-help
How to save yourself in the event of a rainstorm or flood?
Please check this guide to avoid danger and self-help↓
Save electricity and play less with your phone
Get out of the vehicle and keep moving collectively
Under the extreme weather of heavy rainfall, whether it is buses, subways, taxis and even high-speed rail and other public transportation facilities may be interrupted, the subway that is suspended underground, and the bus in low-lying areas are very dangerous, leave the means of transportation and find a safe location.
When you haven't reached a safe place, don't rush to make phone calls, post moments, take selfies, and don't rush to play with your phone. Rain can damage your phone, and if you drain your battery too early, the consequences can be severe.
If you are unable to leave due to the surrounding water conditions, immediately report to the police where you are, how many people there are, the surrounding water conditions, emergency communication methods, etc., and then stop using your mobile phone and wait for rescue.
When waiting for rescue, look for objects that can float for self-rescue, focusing on the position of the head and chest, carry out the binding of floating objects, it is best to maintain collective action when evacuating, during the evacuation, accidentally lost or left behind property, do not look for it, remember "life first".
Don't wade blindly to evacuate
Stay away from standing water spots and bypass street light poles
If you are walking, seek shelter in a safe building immediately, move as high as possible and wait for the rain to stop, but do not wade blindly to evacuate. Please note:
1. Keep a certain distance from high-rise buildings to prevent the risk of being dropped by dangerous objects such as floor-to-ceiling billboards.
2. When heavy rain is accompanied by thunder and lightning, do not take shelter under trees, do not hold metal objects or call mobile phones to prevent lightning strikes.
3. Do not go near places with vortices to prevent falling into dangerous areas such as deep wells and pits with missing manhole covers.
So how to identify an uncovered well? Look at the flow rate of the water.
If there is a vortex or a large flow velocity at a central point, stay away as soon as possible; In addition, when the debris in the water obviously tends to one direction, it means that there has been serious water seepage here, and it is also necessary to stay away as much as possible. During the evacuation, it is not recommended to run or walk on foot, and it is advisable to wade into the water and take small steps. The footsteps should not move more than 30 cm, the center of gravity is leaning back, it is recommended to use all the tools that can be used around you, such as brooms, as auxiliary tools to explore the way.
The vehicle was trapped and quickly fled
Do not start again when water is ingress and the fire is turned off
If you're traveling by car, it's better to stop and wait or take a detour than to drive into the water. Pass through stagnant water, use a low-gear vehicle and open the windows.
If the vehicle accidentally gets water and turns off, do not start the vehicle a second time. In case of danger, unlock the doors, windows and even sunroof as soon as possible, first abandon the car and escape, and then call 110 and 119 to wait for rescue to arrive.
Generally speaking, when the car enters the water, the circuit will not fail immediately, so do not wait in the car and miss the "golden time for rescue".
Be vigilant indoors
When the flood water enters the house, pull the electric gate quickly
While it's relatively safe to be indoors than outdoors, you can't let your guard down. Attention should be paid to external movements and the safety of the hiding place should be assessed in a timely manner. You can make an agreement with relatives and friends to report your safety in a low-frequency way of contacting you every 2 to 4 hours or more to reduce the consumption of communication between them.
If water enters the home, all power and gas valves must be cut off as soon as possible to avoid leakage or fire. Flashlights, whistles, mirrors, lighters, and brightly colored clothing should be collected as signals in case of emergency; You can also collect materials suitable for floating, such as wood and large styrofoam, and process them into life-saving devices for ready use.
Keep it clean after a disaster
Do not drink raw water directly
1. Never drink raw water, the best thing to do is to boil the water no matter what.
2. Don't go out unless necessary. If you come into contact with standing water outside, be sure to wash your body when you return home. Do not wade barefoot in the water, there will be a large number of sharp objects such as broken glass in the water, if the wound accidentally touches the sewage, be sure to disinfect it with iodine wine, but do not use alcohol to directly contact a large area of wound.
3. Dispose of household garbage in a timely manner after the flood recedes, and disinfect the home at the same time, paying attention to mosquitoes, flies and rats.
4. If you have fever, vomiting, diarrhea, rash and other symptoms, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible.
Source: Publicity and Education Center, Ministry of Emergency Management
Editor/Producer: Deng Boya
Reviewer: Tang Yuandong
Review: Liu Chunxiang