British diplomat hailed as a hero after saving Chinese woman from fast flowing river

A British diplomat has been hailed as a hero in China after he jumped into a fast flowing river and saved the life of a young woman who was unconscious in the water.

Stephen Ellison, the newly appointed British Consul General in Chongqing, was visiting the ancient town of Zhongshan on Saturday when a 24-year-old woman is understood to have slipped while taking photographs.

The 61-year-old, who is also a champion triathlete, quickly removed his shoes before entering the water and rescuing the tourist, grabbing a life ring and pulling her to shore.

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