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Chinese man recognized after nose bitten off saving woman
Filed: Jul 16, 2026 at 10:06 PM ET
Summary: Zeng Fanlin, from Chenzhou, was recognized as a national hero after losing his nose while subduing an attacker to save a woman.
WHO: Zeng Fanlin
WHAT: Zeng Fanlin was recognized as a national hero for subduing an attacker and saving a woman despite losing his nose.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 9:00 PM ET
WHERE: Chenzhou, Hunan, China
WHY: He was injured while subduing an attacker to save a woman during a violent rampage in the village.
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