Although the Spring Festival holiday is over, the festival still continues in the hearts of the people. There will be many public activities during the Lantern Festival period, and the most important thing is to stay safe during the celebrations.
Unsafe events such as fires, gas poisoning, drunk accidents, and thefts should be especially guarded against during the joyful holidays. Don't let your guard down to avoid any tragedies from happening.
No one knows what exactly happened in these 6 days until Zhang's body was found. Zhang, who was only 26 years old, was discovered dead in a grape field outside the village. The family was devastated by the news. After investigation, the police ruled out foul play. The forensic doctor determined that Zhang's death might be related to her being in a low-temperature environment for a long time after getting drunk.
On the night of New Year's Eve, 26-year-old Zhang left home after dinner and never returned. Initially, Zhang's father thought she was still at home until he called her for breakfast on the morning of the first day of the New Year, when he realized she wasn’t in her room. At the time, Zhang’s brother assumed she had gone to Xi'an, so the family didn't pay much attention.
On January 24th, the second day of the New Year, with no news of Zhang, Mr. Zhang became worried and urgently called his daughter's mobile phone, but it was off. The whole family searched everywhere without success and promptly reported the case to the Lantian Police Station under the Chang’an District Public Security Bureau in Xi'an.
Zhang's body was found in the grape field
On the morning of January 28th, someone passing by the grape field outside the village noticed someone lying face down in the field and immediately called the police. Upon arrival, the officers confirmed the deceased was a woman, and indeed the missing Zhang who had been gone for 6 days.
According to Zhang's family, upon hearing the news, they rushed to the scene. They saw Zhang lying on the ground with disheveled clothes. Her shoes were discarded in a nearby ditch, and even her scarf was hung on a tree. Her mobile phone and bag were nowhere to be seen, leaving the family heartbroken.
Yesterday afternoon, according to the Lantian Police Station under the Chang’an District Public Security Bureau, after receiving the alarm, they immediately conducted an on-site investigation. After examination by the forensic doctor, it was preliminarily concluded that there was no sign of homicide. The forensic doctor believed that Zhang's death might be related to her being in a low-temperature environment for a long time after drinking excessively.
"These few days, she and her boyfriend had a quarrel, which upset her. I guess she drank too much," Zhang's father said. After realizing his daughter was missing, he found that the wine bottle at home was gone. Later, he found the bottle near the village entrance, leading him to believe that his daughter had consumed the alcohol.
Reported by our reporter Liu Lichun
Drinking every day during the Spring Festival leaves one dizzy when returning to work
Report (by reporter Zhang Li) - During the seven-day Spring Festival joy, for Wang who has just entered the workplace, this extended holiday involved almost daily drinking sessions, making him feel dizzy when returning to work yesterday.
The first day was spent drinking with family, the second with friends, the third and fourth with relatives, the fifth with fellow villagers, the sixth with classmates, and the seventh with colleagues. Listing his drinking schedule during the Spring Festival holiday, Wang helplessly remarked: "Drinking harms health, but not drinking would harm relationships." Having just started working last year, Wang went home for the Spring Festival, where his family celebrated his new job. He mentioned that generally, family members wouldn't pressure him to drink during meals, allowing him to drink as much as he wanted. However, when dining and drinking with relatives, friends, and fellow villagers, it was all about having fun, enjoying the company of drinks, and not letting anyone leave until drunk. Yesterday, despite being back at work, Wang still felt dizzy and couldn't concentrate.
Mr. Wang, who works in Xi'an, has a wife from Hunan. This year, they celebrated the Spring Festival in Hunan. Mr. Wang said that during the Spring Festival at his mother-in-law's house, he was also urged to drink by enthusiastic relatives. Fortunately, his wife bought him some hangover medicine, which helped him avoid significant discomfort, although he still felt like he hadn't fully woken up.
Professor Shi Yongliang from the Department of Nutrition and Food Hygiene at the Fourth Military Medical University's Prevention Department stated that alcohol's impact on the human body depends on the amount consumed, and its effect varies depending on the individual's physical condition. Drinking can damage the liver and other bodily systems. After drinking, one should pay attention to replenishing nutrition and resting, focusing on protecting the liver. Generally, there are two ways to alleviate alcohol's effects on the body: protecting the stomach lining and aiding the liver in detoxification. Drinking a glass of milk or eating something before drinking can protect the stomach lining; drinking a glass of sugar water before drinking and supplementing with complex vitamins afterward can aid the liver in detoxification.
However, the effectiveness varies from person to person and works better for small amounts of alcohol but not for excessive consumption.
Doctors warn
Severe overdrinking can lead to death
Yesterday, I learned from several hospitals including Shaanxi Provincial Hospital and Xi'an Central Hospital that every winter, numerous people seek treatment due to excessive drinking. During the holiday season, families and friends gather, inevitably involving drinking. However, many people love to encourage others to drink, leading to overconsumption, which severely harms the body. Northern people often drink to keep warm, but improper methods can have the opposite effect.
Doctors pointed out that after drinking, blood vessels expand. Initially, drinking a small amount may provide some warmth, but drinking too much harms the body and organs, and easily causes frostbite accidents due to drunkenness. In severe cases, it could lead to alcohol poisoning and even death.
It was explained that common misconceptions such as "alcohol promotes blood circulation," "drinking keeps you warm," and "drinking enhances literary creativity" are incorrect. For example, red cheeks after drinking are related to blood vessel dilation; purplish-red complexion is related to blood stasis; pale complexion and cold limbs are related to blood vessel contraction and spasm. Drinking in a cold environment expands skin blood vessels, increasing body heat loss, which is not conducive to staying warm. If blood vessels become congested or constricted, limb temperature drops, making frostbite more likely. Moreover, alcohol can numb brain nerves and damage intelligence.
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