Kao Cheng-sheng recalls that, after this, the villagers were able to reach an even more solid consensus to work together to protect the river. The fine was placed in a special account for use in village emergencies.
高正勝事後回憶，經此事件，村人更能凝聚共識，合力護溪。罰款則存入專戶，做為村民急難救助之用。