Taiwanese Man Loses Hand to Muggers, Then to Police

Chinese muggers are ruthless. Instead of simply beating you up and taking your watch, they cut your hand off. At least that’s what happened to a man in Putian, in southeastern Fujian province.


Chi-yang Hu, 60, from Taiwan, was visiting his fiancee when he was mugged by three men who cut off his hand to steal his Rolex and gold ring, as well as about $600 in cash.

After the unfortunate situation occurred, Mr. Hu was rushed to the hospital later than he should have been, as the police needed to file a report.

In the end, it didn’t really matter, as the hand was apparently so badly damaged that it would have been useless if it were reattached.   Read Full