HEFEI, CHINA Elderly Chinese woman had an extreme argument with her husband, whereupon she moved naked to the ledge below her 11th-floor window and threatened to jump down. During this, firefighters arrived on the scene and tried to stop her. Unfortunately, to no avail. She jumped. Fortunately, the firefighters managed to inflate a large airbag downstairs and she survived. She was then taken to the hospital and underwent several psychiatric examinations. She was found to be suffering from a mental disorder.
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