Officer Carries Bleeding Boy 100 Meters to Safety in Taiwan
Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- A 5-year-old boy sustained a severe leg injury while attending a street festival in Luodong, Taiwan.
- A police officer, Liu Xue-er, swiftly carried the bleeding child about 100 meters to a nearby fire station for immediate medical attention.
- The boy, treated promptly, is out of danger, and his family expressed deep gratitude to the police for their rapid response.
A moment of swift action by a police officer saved a young boy's life on the streets of Luodong, Taiwan. The 5-year-old suffered a deep laceration to his leg while attending the Luodong Arts Festival with his mother, bleeding profusely.
Witnessing the child's distress and the mother's plea for help, Deputy Police Chief Liu Xue-er of the Gongzheng Police Station did not hesitate. He immediately scooped up the injured boy and sprinted approximately 100 meters to the nearest fire station. The dramatic '100-meter dash' with the child in his arms was captured and has since been released, highlighting the critical seconds gained.
The child's pain caused him to cry loudly. Given the urgency of the situation, Liu Xue-er took over carrying the boy and ran at a sprint speed of 100 meters to the nearby Luodong Fire Station.
Paramedics at the fire station took over, providing immediate care before transporting the boy to the hospital. Doctors confirmed that the child is now out of danger, thanks to the timely intervention. The boy's family has conveyed their profound thanks to the police department for their decisive and compassionate assistance during the emergency.
Authorities praised Liu Xue-er's composure and quick thinking, emphasizing the police's commitment to prioritizing human life and serving the community. They also issued a reminder to parents to remain vigilant about their children's safety during crowded summer events, advising them to seek immediate help from police, fire, or event staff in case of emergencies.
Liu Xue-er remained calm and responded quickly, taking practical action to secure the golden rescue time, fully demonstrating the police's spirit of 'life first, treating the people as family'.
Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.