The hero was awarded by local authorities for his bravery
The incident occurred on October 14 in the city of Taizhou, when a driver lost control and his car plunged into the river.
At the moment the car began to sink, the driver found himself trapped and could not escape.
A 40-year-old eyewitness jumped into the water without hesitation, broke the roof hatch of the car with a rock, and pulled out the driver, who was starting to suffocate.
On October 17, local authorities recognized the hero's courage with an award.
