冰窟救人女孩李佳婷，获嘉奖！

A 13-year-old girl, Li Jiating, in Tongxin county, Wuzhong, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, bravely rescued a 4-year-old boy who fell through the ice on a lake, in a daring act that has captured national attention.

On Monday, local authorities visited Li to commend her bravery, awarding her 10,000 yuan. She was also granted a lifetime free medical check-up by local hospital. Earlier, Li had been recognized by her school as an outstanding student for her acts of courage.

The boy, 4-year-old Xuanxuan (pseudonym), fell through the ice while playing on Yuhai Lake on Saturday. Bystanders called for help but were too afraid to approach the fragile ice. At that moment, Li, passing by on her bike, bravely reached the boy using a pole. The ice gave way beneath her, but adults quickly pulled her to safety, and firefighters soon rescued Xuanxuan. Both were unharmed.

Soaked from the rescue, Li quietly left without giving her name. At home, she told her family she had been splashed by a street-cleaning vehicle. It was not until 11 pm that her father learned of her heroic deed from her aunt, feeling both proud and concerned.

Li's bravery quickly went viral online, with netizens praising her courage: "At 13, her shoulders may be small, but she carried the weight of a life." Her teacher described her as kind and humble, while her father called her thoughtful. Modestly, Li said, "I'm light, so I just wanted to get the little boy out quickly. I didn't think much beyond that."

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