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China retail chain boss rescues man from freezing river
Filed: Feb 04, 2026 at 6:08 AM ET
Summary: Pangdonglai's founder, Yu Donglai, earns praise for saving a man trapped in a car in icy waters.
WHO: Yu Donglai
WHAT: Rescued a man from a car in a freezing river
WHEN: Jan 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
WHERE: Ruzhou, central Henan province, China
WHY: To save a man trapped in a BMW SUV
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