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Couple rescued after falling into well during cicada hunt

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A couple in Dongying, Shandong province, were rescued by firefighters after the wife accidentally fell into a sewage manhole while catching cicadas. Her husband immediately jumped into the well to stay with her until help arrived. Local authorities have issued reminders about the dangers of hidden manholes and ditches during evening cicada hunts. AI

RANK_REASON The story is a human-interest anecdote about a minor accident and rescue, not a significant industry event.

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Couple rescued after falling into well during cicada hunt

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Alice Yan ·

    Chinese husband jumps into deep well to stay with wife after cicada hunt goes wrong

    A woman in eastern China who was catching cicadas one evening with her husband accidentally fell into a sewage manhole, while the spouse, worried about her safety, immediately climbed into the shaft to keep her company. The couple were successfully rescued by firefighters shortly…

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