‘Mud Buddha’: China official covered in sludge during mudslide while helping villagers evacuate
A Chinese official, Tian Ruliang, has been hailed as a hero after being photographed covered in mud while evacuating villagers during a severe mudslide. He repeatedly checked the rainfall and river levels, going door-to-door to ensure residents evacuated to safety before the landslide hit Shanghongyan Village in Yunnan province. AI
