Xinhua News Agency: Wuhan Yangtze River Rescue Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Established 12 years to rescue more than 800 people

Xinhua News Agency, Wuhan, August 13th (Reporter Gong Liankang Xiong Xianghe) On the afternoon of the 12th, more than 20 members of the Golden Bulls of Wuhan Yangtze River Rescue Volunteer Volunteer Golden Bulls gathered in Wuchang River Beach to carry out water rescue drills.

From the bridge pier on the side of the Yangtze River Second Bridge to return to the water, there was a rushing call for help. The shore guarded the team members to the water, and the assault boat quickly turned around and drove towards the "incident" waters. The boat, struggling to pull the "water fall", lasted less than 3 minutes before and after.

"Now the weather is very hot. There are a lot of people who come to the river in the morning and night. We have specially picked up the rescue drill during the time when we have fewer personal time." Said Zhang Jianmin, the captain of the Wuhan Yangtze River Rescue Volunteer Team.

Since August, Wuhan has been high in temperature, with the highest temperature exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. Citizens have increased hydrophilic behavior, and drowning accidents are easy to cause.

"Residents who often play water at the river are actually familiar with us. They also know that once danger occurs, they ask us for help." Zhang Jianmin said that the yellow T -shirt with the words "Yangtze River Rescue" is the iconic dress of the players on duty.

In May 2010, hundreds of swimming enthusiasts from 18 Winter Swimming Teams in Wuhan jointly formed a rescue team. In June 2015, the rescue team officially registered as the "Wuhan Yangtze River Rescue Volunteer Team". More than 800 people.

"At first, everyone was enthusiastic, because I came together to swim together, and when I saw others dangerous, I wanted to reach out and pull it. No one asked us to do this." Zhang Jianmin said Essence

Save people in the water can be called "fighting with life". The volunteer team members told reporters that saving people in the turbulent river water far greater risk than swimming crossing the river. Jiangzhong is in danger, and even people who are good at swimming are difficult to deal with it calmly. Some people who accidentally fall into the water are struggling desperately out of instinct, and even bring the rescuers into the danger.

On the evening of October 25, 2014, three young people swim in the Yangtze River in Wuhan section and accidentally caught in the turbulent water. When he heard the call, Chen Zhonggui, a 64 -year -old rescue team member, immediately jumped into the river with his teammates. Under the relay of everyone, three young people were rescued, and Jiang Shui pressed a large piece of water gourd, rolling away from Lao Chen with physical strength. It was not until the morning of the next day that the search and rescue boat found his body more than ten kilometers away. This is the first time that the rescue team has sacrificed for the first time since the establishment of the rescue team.

"Although the team members have set the degree of life and death, only to protect themselves can save more lives." Zhang Jianmin said that since then, the Yangtze River Rescue Volunteer Team has particularly emphasized the "three priorities" rescue principles, that is, the shore is preferred and the team preferred priority Priority of equipment. In terms of rescue equipment, the team members also prepared life rods, lifeburn and throwing bags.

In 2015, the Yangtze River Rescue Volunteer Team was awarded the honorary title of "Model of the Times".

Zhang Jianmin said that at the beginning of the rescue team, the average age of players exceeded 50 years. Nowadays, there are more young players, including corporate employees, civil servants, doctors, and teachers from all walks of life. "Many people have to go to work and go to school, but as soon as they have time, the detachments are also scheduled according to the personal situation of the team members."

"I like to swim. I heard the deeds of the Yangtze River rescue team very early, so I also joined in and did my best." Xia Liqiong is a member of the Taurus detachment. At the Wuhan Crossing River Festival on July 16 this year, he won B Good results in the second place in the group.

It is understood that, from June to mid -September this year, more than 600 players from 43 detachments were scheduled to clarify at 22 points in Wuhan's three towns, and they were together with the rescue forces from all walks of life. The citizen of Shui Na Liang.

"In summer, the water situation of the big lake is complicated. Be sure to raise a sense of safety, pay attention to preventing drowning. Do not launch the water privately." Said Zhang Qinghai, captain of the Taurus detachment.

(Source: Xinhua News Agency client)

【Edit: Fu Sakura】

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