A delivery man named Zhou Hai heroically saved a person from drowning while on his delivery route in southern China.

The video was filmed in the city of Meishan in Sichuan Province on November 29.

Upon hearing shouts for help near Laoquan Bridge, Zhou discovered a crowd gathered around a person struggling in the water. While others waited for emergency services, Zhou realizing the urgency of the situation, swiftly undressed and plunged into the water.

He then navigated to a life ring and then to the drowning individual, successfully handing over the ring and saving them.

After ensuring the victim was in the care of medical personnel, Zhou Hai immediately redressed and continued his delivery route, managing to deliver two orders on time.

According to reports, it was Zhou's first rescue, driven by his confidence in swimming, particularly in cold weather due to his fondness for winter swimming.

Despite the praise, he remains humble, stating that he acted without much thought, recognising the immediate need to save the struggling individual.

In recognition of his bravery, the delivery platform honoured Zhou Hai with the "Pioneer Rider" title, a reward of 50,000 yuan (£5,600), and a promotion to a reserve station manager position to support his career development.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

11月29日中午，四川眉山（China），外卖小哥周海在送外卖途中经过老泉桥时，看到有大量人在围观呼救，得知有人落水。在大家等待消防和120前来救援的过程中，周海见情况紧急，便立即脱掉衣服，奋不顾身跳下了桥。他先游向游泳圈、然后迅速游向落水人员，最终把游泳圈递给了落水者，成功将其救起。周海将落水者交给医护人员后，立即穿上衣服继续送外卖。最终，他还成功地将两单外卖准时送达。
周海表示，这是他第一次救人。虽然眉山最近天气寒冷，但他喜欢冬泳，对游泳有一定把握。面对赞誉，周海谦虚地说：“跳下去时也没有多想，看到落水人员在水中挣扎已经快没有了力气，就想到时间紧急要马上下去救人。没多大的事儿，以后遇到类似的事情，还是会出手相助。”
在获悉周海的事迹后，外卖平台为其申请了“先锋骑手”荣誉称号，奖励五万元，并提拔周海为储备站长，以帮助他在职业发展上获得更好的成长。