A group of kind-hearted people united to rescue a father and a son trapped in frozen water in China. The video was filmed in Beijing on December 31, 2023.

The father was seen attempting to place his child on his back in an effort to climb onto the ice, all met with unfortunate failure. Mr. Kang, a security officer at Shichahai, described the scene, stating that upon patrolling, they spotted the two individuals in distress. Racing to the scene, they found proactive citizens already engaged in rescue efforts. Kang emphasized the urgency of the situation as they, too, jumped into action, joining the rescue mission.

As the group swelled to five or six individuals battling the biting cold of the river, rescue attempts focused on keeping the boy afloat. Despite thin ice posing challenges, more people joined the effort. Some fell into the river due to the fragile ice, prompting others to bring lifebuoys, extend wooden poles, and even use scarves as makeshift aids.

Eventually, with the collaborative efforts of compassionate citizens, the child was rescued, and a rope system ensured the safe retrieval of the submerged rescuers.

Following the successful rescue, ambulances promptly transported the individuals to the hospital. Fortunately, medical examinations revealed no serious injuries, and all involved parties were discharged.

An investigation unveiled that the boy's father was on a call when the child, seizing an unguarded moment, climbed over a railing into a restricted icy area, leading to the water incident.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

2023年12月31日下午，在北京什刹海一名男孩不慎落水，他的父亲在施救过程中也落入水中，紧急时刻，众人合力营救。
从现场人员拍摄的视频可以看到，男孩的父亲一直尝试让孩子趴在自己背上，想爬上冰面，但都以失败告终。
什刹海景区保安 康先生介绍：当时我们巡逻的时候，发现有两名落水者，目测孩子应该有六七岁，我们紧急往这边跑，到这边的时候也有热心市民在施救，我们紧急就跳下去了，一起在施救。
这时已经有五六人参与救援，河水冰凉刺骨，男孩始终被救援人员尝试托在水面之上。参与救援的人越来越多，但是因为冰层较薄，几名救援人员也落入河中，随后，有人拿来了救生圈，有人伸来木杆，还有人用围巾打结尝试救援。最终，孩子被爱心市民救出，水中的救援人员也通过一条救援的长绳被其他爱心市民陆续拖上了岸。
什刹海景区保安 康先生介绍：那个冰厚度不是特别厚，而且还往水那边有点小斜坡。我们尽量让落水者第一时间上来，比较急，后期有好多人加入到救人当中，一起手拉手，匍匐的，拉手的，有递绳子的，热心市民递围巾的，一起把落水者救上来了。

营救成功后，救护车分别将落水人员送往医院。经检查，落水人员身体均无大碍，并都已从医院离开。经了解，事发时男孩的父亲在打电话，男孩趁家长没注意就翻过栏杆跳入了非开放区域冰面导致落水。

什刹海风景区管理处环境保障科副科长 李小涛介绍：针对下午的儿童落水事件，紧急上了一下物理隔离措施，防止游客翻越过去。我们呼吁广大游客及市民朋友，请到正规的冰场游玩，因为冰场的工作人员每天会三次验冰，厚度达到15cm以上，才会正常开冰，呼吁家长朋友一定看管好自己的孩子，防止意外发生。