A fireman in eastern China dived into deep floodwater to open a gate to evacuate the stranded people.<br /><br />The video, shot in the city of Xuancheng in Anhui Province on July 6, shows a heroic fireman diving into the floodwater to lift up the bolt to open a gate for the stranded residents.<br /><br />According to reports, a family was trapped in their house as they could not open the gate, which was then submerged by the rising waters.<br /><br />After the fireman opened the gate for them, the stranded residents were all evacuated successfully.<br /><br />The video was provided by local media with permission.
