Man inspired to volunteer for river patrols

By FENG ZHIWEI in Changsha and ZHAO RUIXUE | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2022-02-08 12:36
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Wang Yongheng (third from left) visits people in difficult circumstances. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Inspired by an incident in which his son's life was saved by people at a swimming pool, Wang Yongheng, 56, volunteered to patrol the Xiangjiang River in Zhuzhou, Hunan province, to prevent drownings.

The 56-year-old has saved more than 30 people over the past 10 years.

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