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    STUDENT LEAPS INTO FREEZING CANAL TO RESCUE WOMAN AFTER CAR PLUNGES IN

    Matt Case - January 22nd, 2024 - 6:11am PST 

    GOOD NEWS STORY: DUTCH STUDENT JUMPS IN ICY CANAL TO SAVE WOMAN AFTER CAR PLUNGES IN

    DELFT, Netherlands — In a courageous act of heroism, a 23-year-old student named Max from Delft, Netherlands, sprang into action to save a woman trapped inside her car after it veered off an icy road and plunged into a nearby canal last Thursday. The dramatic incident unfolded right outside Max's dormitory, where he bore witness to the car losing control on the treacherous ice, overturning, and sinking into the frigid water. Without hesitation, Max swiftly rallied his fellow students to join him in the rescue effort.

    Videos shared on social media captured the heart-pounding moments as Max approached the edge of the canal, where the submerged vehicle lay just after the accident. Braving the icy waters, Max's initial attempts to open the car door were thwarted, leading him to employ a hammer to shatter the car's window. With sheer determination, Max successfully extricated the stunned driver from the sinking car. The woman, who was en route to pick up her children from school at the time of the accident, received a prompt evaluation from medical personnel and was discharged at the scene.

    Max's fearless act garnered widespread acclaim and recognition. Local law enforcement authorities lauded him as a hero, and Delft Mayor Marja van Bijsterveldt personally visited him to convey the city's gratitude, accompanied by a cake as a token of appreciation. Following his brave deed and a warming shower, Max had the opportunity to meet with the woman and her husband, allowing them to express their heartfelt gratitude personally.