Recently, in Fushun, Liaoning Province, a young boy got separated from his parents. Instead of panicking, he calmly utilized the alarm function on a bank ATM, showcasing a “textbook-style” self-rescue that many netizens hailed as “incredibly clever”.
A viral video circulating online captured the moment when the boy, feeling lost after losing sight of his parents, noticed an ATM emitting an automatic announcement, “Someone has fainted, please report to authorities promptly.” The boy’s eyes lit up as he discovered the alarm feature on the ATM and immediately pressed the alarm button for help.
Upon the call connection, the boy first confirmed if the other party was from the police station. Upon receiving a positive response, he informed them, “I got separated from my mom and dad, and I don’t have a phone.”
Soon after, the boy’s mother was contacted and rushed to the scene to pick him up.
The boy’s quick thinking garnered attention online, with many mainland Chinese media outlets covering the story. Netizens flooded the internet with praises, commenting, “This child’s IQ is impressive, he will surpass us in the future.” “I’m not even as smart as him now.” “This kid is composed and will surely achieve great things.” “Very clever, instead of aimlessly wandering the streets, he chose the safest and most time-efficient solution.” “This child is extremely calm, with not a single unnecessary word in his speech, first inquiring if it was the police station, then answering the questions clearly and concisely.” “A clever boy, I’ll use this video to educate my children in the future.”