Indonesian Teenager Hailed as Forest Hero for Fighting Wildfires in Superman Costume
2 sources across 2 countries · Hong Kong · Italy
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- South China Morning Post
- ANSA
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Rudiyansah, a 17 year old Indonesian teenager, has gained viral fame and government recognition for helping fight wildfires on Borneo island while dressed as Superman. The teenager joined a local volunteer firefighting group established by his father to combat smouldering peatland fires near the town of Palangkaraya. Since 2023, he has used his free time after school to help douse the blazes. While Rudiyansah stated that wearing the red and blue costume was just for fun, videos of him using a hosepipe have garnered millions of views on social media. In response to his efforts, Indonesia's forestry minister bestowed upon him the title of forest hero.
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- These reports focused on the teenager's status as a web celebrity and his desire to help people.
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- This report emphasized the environmental context of the haze fires and the specific geography of the affected region.
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