A short story about someone who sacrificed himself to save others

On the afternoon of February 14, four children living in Lemon Garden, Zhuhai City, and their neighbor Liu Xu returned from playing in the nearby Jida Reservoir. The rainy weather for many days has made the steep mountain road around the reservoir even more slippery. Suddenly, the sole of 8-year-old Xiaoqiang (pseudonym) slipped and fell into the water with a "plop". The children on the shore burst into tears. Without saying a word, Liu Xu took off his slippers and dove into the water to save people. A few minutes later, Xiaoqiang was "pushed out" after falling into the water. Several friends picked up a long stick and stretched it into the water. Xiaoqiang grabbed the stick awkwardly and was slowly dragged back to the shore.

At this time, the children suddenly discovered that their elder brother Liu Xu, who had gone into the water to rescue people, was missing. Several children were immediately frightened and cried, "Brother, come up!" There was no one around, and the children were helpless. 1 minute, 2 minutes, 3 minutes... more than 10 minutes passed, and the big brother never showed up again.

The four children knew they were in big trouble. In fear, they agreed not to tell anyone about it. However, that night, an overly frightened child confessed everything to his parents. Parents immediately called the police.

A few hours later, special police officers recovered Liu Xu’s body from the reservoir. A police officer clearly remembered, "The place where Liu Xu submerged was sandwiched by mountain walls on both sides. On the left mountain wall, scratches can still be seen vaguely on the loess." Liu's father held his son's body and burst into tears. The old father knew that his son was not familiar with water, but he exchanged his young life for another young life.

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