...
...
Next Story

‘Save my wife first’: Husband urges as rescuers try saving both from raging floodwaters in China

A video of a husband pleading with first responders to save his wife before him during a flood has taken over Chinese social media.

Updated on: Aug 5, 2025, 13:20:38 IST
Advertisement

A video capturing a husband’s request amid the rescue of a couple in China is melting hearts on social media. It shows the man urging the first responders to save his wife first, adding that she cannot swim. According to reports, the incident took place in northern China, where rain wrecked havoc, causing flash floods.

Rescuers helping a couple during a flood in China. (Screengrab (Rednote))
Rescuers helping a couple during a flood in China. (Screengrab (Rednote))

“Save my wife first. She cannot swim,” the husband told rescuers, reported the South China Morning Post (SCMP). He continued, “I am fine. I can swim. You just take her to safety first.”

Also Read: Russian woman lists charming reasons for marrying Indian man, wins internet’s love

The rescuers first pulled his wife to safety, then urged him to come forward. Eventually, the couple was taken to safety and were seen hugging each other.

“At that time, we were extremely frightened. This is the most dangerous situation we have been in since we got married more than 10 years ago,” the husband, surnamed Liu, later said.

The video made its way onto several social media platforms, including Rednote. A user of the platform wrote, “This is the couple living a plain and simple life, without any romantic sentiments or solemn vows, but in critical moments, it becomes evident that this guy is truly reliable.”

Another added, “To have such a husband is a blessing of three lifetimes. How many couples scatter when faced with great adversity? How many couples still remember their wedding vows?” A third joined, “The firefighters’ rescue was also incredibly impressive, but at the moment I was deeply moved by the husband’s sense of responsibility. May there always be such guardians in times of crisis.”

Also Read: Watch: Indian husband's adorable reaction as American wife greets him in Marathi

A fourth remarked, “Struggling with jet lag in the middle of the night, I watched this short video and cried over and over.”

The video has attracted huge admiration on social media for the husband, who chose his wife’s safety during the dangerous situation.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Trisha Sengupta

Trisha Sengupta is a Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of digital newsroom experience. Specialising in high-engagement storytelling, she blends viral trends with traditional journalism to cover the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. Her reporting spans real estate and personal finance struggles in hubs like Bengaluru and Gurgaon, the NRI experience, and corporate shifts like tech layoffs. Trisha also frequently tracks global figures and writes human interest stories. Offline, Trisha is an avid reader, history enthusiast and solo traveler. She balances her journalism career with family life while actively integrating AI tools into her modern storytelling approach.

Discover the latest Trending News, viral videos, social media stories and unusual events from India and around the world. Stay updated with the topics everyone is talking about.
Discover the latest Trending News, viral videos, social media stories and unusual events from India and around the world. Stay updated with the topics everyone is talking about.
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Notifications

Get breaking alerts directly from the newsroom

Notifications are on!You'll be notified when news breaks