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Heavy rains brought by Typhoon Saudel triggered a mudslide in Suichuan County, east China's Jiangxi Province, on September 5, prompting a major emergency response.

During the rescue, a member of the People's Armed Police Force carrying a resident became trapped in thick mud. When it mattered most, his comrade crouched down, using his thigh as a human bridge to provide leverage and help him break free.

In the mud, one crouch became a bridge to safety.

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Chinese Armed Police member turns his thigh into a 'human bridge' in flood rescue