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Chinese paratrooper rescues colleague from mid-air parachute entanglement

During a parachute refresher training exercise, a Chinese paratrooper named Wang Rui rescued his unconscious colleague, Chen Sijie, when their parachutes became entangled mid-air. The incident occurred at an altitude of 800 meters, and Wang, a team leader, managed to untangle the chutes despite the dangerous situation. The People's Liberation Army Daily reported on the event, highlighting the bravery of the soldiers involved. AI

RANK_REASON This is a news report about a dramatic rescue during military training, but it does not involve AI or significant technological advancements.

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Chinese paratrooper rescues colleague from mid-air parachute entanglement

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Albee Zhang ·

    Chinese paratrooper saves unconscious comrade in dramatic mid-air chute emergency

    A Chinese paratrooper rescued an unconscious colleague after their parachutes became entangled in mid-air, the military’s official newspaper reported on Thursday. The PLA Daily said the incident happened during a scheduled parachute refresher training exercise conducted by a Peop…