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Indonesian teen dubbed 'forest hero' for fighting wildfires in Superman costume

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A 17-year-old Indonesian teenager named Rudiyansah has gained attention for his efforts in combating wildfires in Borneo. Donning a Superman costume, he volunteers with his father's firefighting group, using his free time after school to help douse fires and wet foliage. Videos of his actions have gone viral, leading the Indonesian forestry minister to dub him a "forest hero." AI

RANK_REASON The story is about a teenager in a costume performing a civic duty, which is more akin to a viral human-interest piece or meme than a significant industry event.

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Indonesian teen dubbed 'forest hero' for fighting wildfires in Superman costume

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Indonesia teen with ‘Superman’ cape fights haze fires, minister hails ‘forest hero’

    Dressed as his favourite superhero, Indonesian teenager Rudiyansah walks along a charred landscape, helping douse wildfires that have razed large parts of Borneo island. The Southeast Asian country has been battling infernos that have left a thick, blanketing smog over parts of t…

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