Hero helps to rescue foreigners' reputation

GUANGZHOU: A Good Samaritan who helped haul six people from a wreckage after an auto accident here recently is also helping to save the reputation of foreigners in this southern city.

A Guangzhou foundation wants to honor the mysterious stranger after he dragged the six from beneath a deluge of cement bags but it has so far been unable to find him.

The man, who is black, is believed to be from overseas, said Liu Jisheng, secretary-general of the foundation. He said the organization wants to give the man a certificate and reward thanking him for his heroism. But the man, who left the scene of the accident after making sure those he helped were OK, disappeared back into the night, according to local reports.