A dramatic video showing a Malaysian tow truck driver wading through waist-deep murky drain water to pull out a car has gone viral, winning praise for his bravery — but also raising concerns about worker safety.
The incident took place along a narrow village road, where a car reportedly lost control and plunged into a drainage ditch filled with garbage and stagnant water.
Jump into dirty water without hesitate
According to a TikTok video posted by user “@pohcarcarrier” the driver managed to escape in time and immediately contacted a towing service for help.
Enter the hero of the day — a tow truck driver who didn’t hesitate to jump straight into the polluted drain.
The video shows him struggling through the dirty water with a chain in hand, carefully securing it to the half-submerged vehicle so it could be pulled out.
Despite the unpleasant conditions, the driver’s swift response and dedication left a strong impression on viewers.
Netizens’ reaction
The video quickly went viral, and many netizens flooded the comments, making fun of the situation.
“Now this is what you call a full wash, inside and out! 😁”
“How dirty the river water is, especially with so much rubbish along the riverbank…”
“Wow, this is some car wash — inside and out 🤣🤪… free water too 💦… very impressive bro, your carwash 😜”
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