A cab driver in eastern China saved a suicidal passenger’s life by getting him drunk, according to local media. The driver surnamed Wang who worked for a ride-hailing app picked up a 27-year-old man in Jiande, Zhejiang province on Tuesday afternoon, Qianjian Evening News reported on Saturday. The quick-thinking driver decided to try to halt the attempt, but pretended that he also wanted to take his own life. I told the suicidal guy that I broke my rules this time.”After they drank and talked for an hour, the young man passed out due to a combination of alcohol and emotion. The young man was later sent to a local hospital, and was in a stable condition, the report said.

Source: The Star December 10, 2017 08:37 UTC