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BE WARNED! The Video You Are About To Watch Is Very Disturbing. Depressing Indeed.
This sad story is of a Chinese toddler, Yue Yue, who was run over by two cars on Wednesday this week, and was ignored by 18 passerby. Comments from some people who seem to be knowledgeable about the society in China say they can understand why the 18 passerby didn't stop to help the helpless toddler because of fear of being sued for helping a victim.
The spirit of "Good Samaritan" is does not work there. Most of the blame is directed to the Chinese government for not doing enough to protect the "Good Samaritans" who are faced with charges related to their acts of humanity.
Yueyue, the toddler that sparked an outpouring of sympathy across China and the world this week, passed away this morning at 12:32am. The incredibly sad news was announced by a briefing at the hospital at 8:30am this morning. Yueyue was treated for seven days and nights in intensive care, but despite the best medical treatment available, she simply could not survive her injuries.
The hospital states that although they used the best-available resources from military and civilian experts, her injuries were simply too severe. The major cause of death was brain failure, which caused her major organs to shut down. The hospital "deeply regrets the loss, but thanks everyone for their concern and attention."
Our thoughts are with Yueyue's family as they deal with their loss. Outcry over the shocking display of heartless apathy in the double hit-and-run last week will undoubtedly continue as news of Yueyue's death reverberates throughout China.
We'll leave you with this, from an editorial published in ifeng: "This little angel belongs in paradise not in a cold world, right now she will be happy and blessed. She came to this world, let us remember her name, Wang Yue. All the best."
Yueyue won't be forgotten. Write your RIP messages here.
UPDATE: Yueyue's parents engage lawyer to sue drivers.
[credit: news info cross-posted from shanghaiist.com]
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