Kota Kinabalu: A viral video on Facebook uploaded on Monday shows a heart-stopping, heroic rescue of a child from drowning in a river believed to be in Kota Belud.
In the video, a child is seen saved in the nick of time from drowning in the rapids by a quick-thinking hero.
In the comments section, Facebook user Darwina Bundle who shared the video said the child would have drowned if no one had caught him in time.
Another netizen, Lydia Fiura Kubih, shared her similar experience.
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“Thirty minutes later, the fast-moving water rushed in. I am so grateful the children had already come up, even when it was just a drizzle,” the user said.
The video was viewed 397,000 times and gained 5,800 likes on Facebook.
The incident amassed attention to the dangers of fast-moving water during the rainy season and the importance of vigilance when children are near such areas.
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