After soaking in the water for more than ten minutes, a boat finally came over. Someone standing on it spotted Jiang Hao and cried out in surprise, "There's someone over here."
"Quick, pull him up."
The small yacht approached Jiang Hao. The people grabbed his arms and, after a great deal of effort, finally dragged him aboard.
"Are you all right? Are you hurt anywhere?" a middle-aged man asked with concern.
Jiang Hao pointed to his chest. "It hurts a little here. Otherwise, I'm fine."
"Oh, you seem very lucid. Thank God. That was terrifying just now. I saw the airliner plunge into the water and break apart instantly. You're incredibly lucky to have survived," a middle-aged woman said.
Jiang Hao was sent ashore, where the police and paramedics took over. A doctor gave him a basic examination and said, "Fortunately, you don't appear to have any serious injuries. You only have some abrasions on the surface, but after such a violent impact, we'll need further checks on your chest, lungs, and possible concussion."
In those short ten-odd minutes, countless police cars and ambulances arrived. At the same time, news reporters showed up as well. A helicopter flew overhead, continuously filming the aircraft wreckage floating on the lake.
"Viewers, this is CNN News, bringing you news coverage around the clock. We are now live on the scene. As you can see below, this is Lake Taibuluoke in Kansas. Just over ten minutes ago, an American Airlines passenger plane that had departed from Chicago for Salt Lake City suffered an air disaster and crashed into Lake Taibuluoke."
"It is reported that there were 156 passengers aboard. What we are seeing now is the crash site. Countless pieces of aircraft wreckage are floating on the lake, while police and rescue personnel are