In this hot summer, a tragedy quietly happened in the Huangliangeng Reservoir in Dongpo District, Meishan City, Sichuan.
On August 4, the Huangliangeng Reservoir opened its flood gates due to continuous heavy rainfall. Although the local government has already set up warning signs and repeatedly reminded people to stay away from dangerous areas, many people still take the risk of fishing. They believe that there is often a large concentration of fish downstream of the reservoir after the flood release, which is a "once-in-a-lifetime" fishing opportunity.
On the day of the incident, the government and police station staff continued to patrol the scene to persuade them to leave, but there was still a man who sneaked under the flood outlet with a fluke mentality. He probably thought that if he was careful, he could reap a good "spoil" in a short time. Unaware of it, he was in a race against death.
While the man was engrossed in fishing beneath the spill, a catastrophe was looming. According to eyewitness accounts, the man suddenly became entangled in a fishing net and lost his balance in the struggle. At this moment, he did not realize the danger hidden under his feet - a powerful siphon effect was quietly forming.
In the horrified eyes of everyone, the man was instantly dragged into the underwater drainage culvert by a huge suction. The scene was immediately in chaos. After searching all night, rescuers finally found the man in the early hours of August 5. By the time he was salvaged ashore, he had no vital signs. This heart-wrenching result silenced everyone present.
After the incident, the relevant departments of Dongpo District, Meishan City, confirmed the tragedy to the media. They stressed that a number of safety precautions had been taken in place long before the incident. Conspicuous warning signs have been erected in dangerous areas, and staff have been regularly patrolled to discourage them from leaving. These efforts ultimately failed to prevent the tragedy from happening.
This tragedy is a wake-up call for everyone. We must always remember that life is far more valuable than any short-term financial gain. While enjoying the gifts of nature, we must learn to respect nature, abide by the rules, and cherish life. Only in this way can we truly live in harmony with nature and create a safer and better future.
Let us work together not to allow similar tragedies to happen again. Every life is precious, and the happiness of every family is worthy of our cherishing and protection.