A incident in Hangzhou where a man rescued a woman who fell into a river, but later faced controversy over sharing the rescue video online

A woman fell into a river in Hangzhou and was rescued by a passerby named Mr. Gao. Mr. Gao later posted a video of the rescue, filmed by a bystander, on social media. The rescued woman requested the video be taken down, citing a violation of her portrait rights (privacy). The platform removed the video after receiving a complaint, sparking widespread online debate. 

 Public opinion split: Some support Mr. Gao, likening the situation to “The Farmer and the Snake” fable, while others empathize with the woman’s discomfort at being filmed and exposed. 

 Legal perspective: Privacy is a fundamental right—even in public rescues, publishing identifiable footage without consent can be problematic. 

 Moral perspective: Many feel the woman’s reaction was ungrateful, but the article urges understanding and respect for personal boundaries.