Chinese Girl Hospitalized After Swallowing Gold Bar

A curious five-year-old from northern China found herself in a peculiar predicament after swallowing a 50-gram gold bar. This incident has not only raised eyebrows but also ignited a flurry of humorous commentary online, playing on the local term for children known as 'gold-devouring beasts.'

The alarming event took place on August 16, when the child was admitted to the Beijing Children’s Hospital, part of Capital Medicine University. Reports indicate that the girl ingested the bar, which measures 4 centimeters in length, approximately six hours before her hospital visit.

X-ray imaging confirmed the presence of the gold bar in her system, leading to a flurry of jokes and discussions about the unusual incident.

Source: www.scmp.com