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China: Man Rescues Drowning Labrador Using Zip Tie Loop

On Wednesday, September 16, a man in Guilin, Guangxi, stood on a riverbank and tried several ways to reach a Labrador struggling in the water. After his earlier attempts failed, he linked zip ties into a large loop and lowered it toward the dog. He adjusted the loop repeatedly until it was secured around the dog, then pulled the exhausted Labrador to the bank and lifted it onto dry ground.

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China: Blue Sheep Makes Daring Leap Across Rushing River in Hohhot

On September 14, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a blue sheep was stranded on a rock as strong currents rushed around it. It stood still for several moments, looking toward the opposite bank for a place to cross. After hesitating and shifting its position, it backed up slightly for a running start, then charged forward and jumped over the rushing water.

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China: Golden Retriever Meets Spotted Seal at Sea

On September 18, 2026, on Dachangshan Island in Dalian, Liaoning, a golden retriever met a spotted seal named Nana, a national first-class protected animal in China. The seal slowly swam toward the dog and raised its head for a closer look. The golden retriever appeared surprised and remained almost motionless in the water. The video ends with a group of beachgoers filming the spotted seal, as it was a rare sight.

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Japan: Typhoon Dujuan Brings Widespread Flooding Across Kanto Region 5

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan’s Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while around 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region.

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India: Monkey Receives Massage at Barber Shop in Ramgarh

A monkey climbed into a barber's chair in Ramgarh, India, and received a massage from the barber, drawing a curious crowd that gathered to watch and film the encounter.

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Japan: Surfers Ride Waves Along Coast as Typhoon Dujuan Approaches

Typhoon Dujuan brought torrential rain to Japan's Kanto region on September 21, causing widespread flooding and landslides. At least four people were reported dead and six missing, while around 1.9 million faced evacuation orders. Power outages and widespread transport disruptions were also reported across the region. This video shows surfers riding waves along the coastline of Zushi City due to the effects of Typhoon Dujuan.

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China: Cat’s Fur Pattern Creates Perfect Hoodie Illusion

On September 14, 2026, in Chaoyang District, Beijing, a cat's distinctive black and white fur created the illusion of a tiny hoodie. Black fur covering its head and ears resembled a hood.

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China: Massive Landslide Hits Mountainside in Sichuan

On September 16, 2026, a landslide in Shidaguan Village, Diexi Town, Maoxian County, Sichuan, sent huge boulders, mud and debris crashing down a mountainside onto National Highway 213. The landslide blocked the highway's K2029+200 section, disrupting traffic in the area. Local authorities had identified the risk through prior patrols and had already evacuated residents and put traffic controls in place.

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US: Fall Foliage Appears in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains Near Heber

Fall foliage appeared in the Wasatch mountains near Heber, Utah, according to video filmed on Saturday, September 19.

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China: Massive Boulder Crashes into Pavilion at Tangshan Scenic Spot

A massive boulder tumbled down a mountainside at a scenic area in Yutian County, Tangshan, Hebei, on May 27, 2026, smashing into a pavilion and destroying it in a cloud of dust. Nearby tourists quickly fled and narrowly avoided being hit. A witness estimated the boulder measured two to three meters in diameter. Authorities barred access to the affected area while handling the aftermath.

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China: Huge Insect Swarm Blankets Sky over Hulunbuir

A massive swarm of tiny flying insects filled the sky over Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, on September 16, 2026, darkening large areas overhead with their sheer numbers. Locals identified the insects as "xiaoyao," a species commonly seen in autumn, and said they pose no danger, as they are neither poisonous nor prone to biting.

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US: Dust Devil Spotted Near Sweetwater, Texas

A dust devil was spotted near Sweetwater, Texas, on Thursday, September 17.

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China: Boy Destroys Courtyard Wall in Scooter Crash

This is the moment a nine-year-old boy lost control of an electric scooter and crashed into a courtyard wall in China, causing it to collapse. The video, filmed on September 12, 2026, in Guiyang, Guizhou, shows the boy riding the scooter around the courtyard before losing control and heading straight for the wall. The scooter slammed into the structure, sending a large section of the wall toppling over, with bricks and debris crashing to the ground seconds later. The wall was left in ruins, though no one was struck or injured by the falling debris.

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China: Daring Rescue Frees Horse Stuck in Mud

Filmed on September 12, 2026, at the Yellow River Beach tourist area in Xinxiang, Henan, this video shows a horse stuck in a deep mud pit, unable to move on its own. A group of people gather to help, attaching ropes to the animal and pulling in unison, counting to three with each heave as they sink into the mud themselves. After several attempts, the horse is finally pulled free.

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UK: Pokémon Fans Line Up for 30th Anniversary Collection

Pokémon fans across the UK queued for hours outside shops on Wednesday, September 16, for the franchise's 30th anniversary collection, with several items selling out within minutes.

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China: Fearless Kitten Challenges Much Larger Samoyed

Filmed on August 20, 2026, in Wuxi, Jiangsu, a tiny black-and-white kitten reared up and squared off against a much larger Samoyed on an outdoor path at night. The dog remained calm and curious throughout, showing no aggressive move toward its fearless small challenger.

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China: Worker’s Mistake Sends Dozens of Egg Crates Crashing

On September 5, 2026, in Yantai, Shandong, a loading worker accidentally pressed the wrong button on a truck's tail lift, sending 44 crates of eggs crashing to the ground. The business owner said the accident caused about RMB 7,000 in losses, which she would bear herself.

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China: Child Narrowly Avoids Knife After Appearing Behind Uncle

On September 10, 2026, in Pingdingshan, Henan, a two-year-old child narrowly avoided being struck by a kitchen knife after walking behind his uncle at a deli. A nearby adult grabbed the uncle's arm just as he turned, shielding the child from the blade.

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China: Stray Cat Swims Across River to Reach Waiting Rescuer

On August 23, 2026, in Xiaogan, Hubei, a stray cat was seen swimming across a river to reach a resident waiting on the opposite bank. The resident, who had spotted the cat and wanted to take it home, later had it examined by a vet after its determined swim.

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China: Pig Rescued After 36 Days Trapped Beneath Flood Debris

On September 9, 2026, in Zhashui County, Shaanxi, a pig was found alive after being trapped for 36 days beneath mud and debris from a mudslide. Rescuers cleared the surrounding rubble and freed the weakened but responsive animal from the narrow space.

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China: Startled Horse Throws Parade Performer to Ground

On September 11, 2026, in Anqing, Anhui, a horse became startled and threw a woman dressed as a traditional "Zhuangyuan" scholar from its saddle during a street parade. The rider fell hard onto the road as bystanders looked on.

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China: Elephant Covers Its Head With Grass Like Green Hat

On April 30, 2026, at Chimelong Safari Park in Guangzhou, Guangdong, an Asian elephant named Maria used her trunk to pick up grass and toss it onto her own head. She repeated the motion until the grass spread across her head like a green hat, appearing to fashion her own sunshade.

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China: Girl’s Hydrogen Balloon Bursts Into Flames After Static Spark

On September 9, 2026, in Jinan, Shandong, a girl's hydrogen balloon burst into flames after she accidentally punctured it with her chin and then touched it with her hand. Her parent believed static electricity triggered the ignition, and the girl escaped without injury.

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China: Cat and Mouse Share Unlikely Friendship by Doorway

On May 10, 2026, in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia, a mouse was seen peeking from a hole near a doorway and appeared to kiss a cat waiting nearby. The cat stayed calm and showed no aggression as the two lingered together by the threshold.

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China: Excited Dog Drags Heavy Cage Across Yard in Zhejiang

On May 21, 2026, surveillance video shows a dog in Yiwu, Zhejiang, dragging its heavy cage across a yard after growing excited at the sight of a man believed to be its owner returning home on a scooter.

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China: Dark Waterspout Forms Beneath Clouds In Shandong

A dark waterspout formed beneath clouds in Weihai, Shandong, on September 6, 2026, and was captured on camera using a 60x zoom lens.

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US: Brush Fire Near Getty Center in Los Angeles Prompts Evacuation Warnings

A brush fire broke out on Wednesday, September 9, near the Getty Center along the northbound 405 Freeway in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles, prompting evacuation warnings. The Getty Center closed as crews battled the blaze.

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RECAP: Record Rain Swamps Nagoya, Central Japan

Torrential rain pounded Japan's Tokai region, including Nagoya, on Tuesday afternoon, September 8, flooding roads across the city. The capital of Aichi Prefecture recorded 104.5 millimeters of rainfall in one hour, the highest ever recorded in the city, and the downpour forced widespread train suspensions that stranded commuters. An underpass at Nagoya Dome-mae Yada subway station was completely flooded, with floodwater cascading down a staircase, and columns of water were seen shooting several stories into the air after floodwater pressure forced open manhole covers.

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China: Electric Scooter Rider Hit by Red Light Runner in Jinan, Shandong

Filmed on September 4, 2026, in Jinan, Shandong, an electric scooter rider is struck by a car that runs a red light at an intersection. The impact sends the rider and scooter tumbling to the ground, and their head strikes the pavement, but the helmet absorbs the blow. The rider slowly gets up, dazed but conscious, and checks their body.

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China: Swirling Mist Forms Eye-Like Wind Vortex on Anqing Mountain Road

On August 23, 2026, in Anqing, Anhui, a hiker captured a wind vortex swirling amid thick mist along a mountain road. The mist made the airflow clearly visible, creating what appeared to be a spinning eye in the middle of the road. Some commenters linked the phenomenon to the Venturi effect. They said air could accelerate through a narrow section before flowing into slower surrounding air.

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Japan: Mayfly Swarm Blankets Bridges Over Kiso River, Creates Slippery Roads

A massive swarm of mayflies has swept over bridges spanning the Kiso River between Aichi and Gifu prefectures, a recurring September phenomenon in the area. Footage shows the insects, drawn to lights, obscuring drivers' visibility, while their carcasses have piled up on the road surface, creating slippery conditions that motorcyclists have called dangerous. Experts say the swarm could persist for about a week and are urging drivers to slow down and keep windows closed.

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Japan: Tokai Region Battered by Torrential Rain, Nagoya Sees Record Hourly Rainfall 7

Torrential rain pounded Japan's Tokai region, including Aichi and Gifu prefectures, on Tuesday afternoon, September 8, flooding roads across the area. Nagoya recorded 101.5 millimeters of rainfall in one hour, the highest ever recorded in the city, and the downpour forced widespread train suspensions that stranded commuters, including a temporary halt to Tokaido Shinkansen bullet train services.

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China: Towering Dust Devil Sweeps Through Qinghai Desert Scenic Area 2

A towering dust devil swept across sand dunes at Heidushan Scenic Area in Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, on September 1, 2026, drawing large amounts of sand and dust high into the air as it moved across the desert landscape.

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China: Towering Dust Devil Sweeps Through Qinghai Desert Scenic Area

A towering dust devil swept across sand dunes at Heidushan Scenic Area in Haixi Mongol and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai, on September 1, 2026, drawing large amounts of sand and dust high into the air as it moved across the desert landscape.

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US: Fast-Moving Lookout Fire Forces Evacuations Near Spearfish, South Dakota 5

The Lookout Fire broke out near Spearfish, South Dakota, on Monday, September 7, and rapidly spread, growing to an estimated 40 acres. Evacuation orders were issued for nearby residents, and officials had not released the cause, containment level, or information on any structural damage as of writing.

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China: Woman Crushed by Falling Sign While Walking Down Stairs

A woman was struck by a falling advertising sign while walking down a flight of outdoor steps in Lhasa, Tibet, on May 10, 2026. The large sign toppled over beside her and knocked her off balance, sending her tumbling down several steps as it fell on top of her.

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China: Powerful ‘Ghost King Tide’ Crashes Ashore, Knocks Down Tourists

A powerful nighttime tidal bore on the Qiantang River slammed into a riverside embankment in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, on August 30, 2026, sending waves surging over the bank and catching onlookers off guard. Several tourists were knocked off their feet as the water rushed toward the crowd, while others scrambled to get away in time. This tide is locally known as the "Ghost King Tide" for occurring just after the Hungry Ghost Festival.

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China: Capybara Rests Peacefully Among Group Of Pelicans

Filmed on July 5, 2026, at Ledao Ocean Kingdom in Qinhuangdao, Hebei, this video shows a capybara resting calmly among a group of pelicans in an outdoor enclosure, while another capybara rests nearby in the shade, in a peaceful display of interspecies coexistence.

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China: Woman Catches Baby Moments Before It Falls From Carrier

Security camera footage captured the moment a baby nearly slipped out of a back carrier in Wenzhou, Zhejiang, before a woman sitting nearby lunged forward and caught the baby just before it hit the floor.

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Canada: Toronto Roads Flooded After Severe Storm Lashes Southern Ontario

Severe flooding closed major roads across the Greater Toronto Area on Wednesday, September 2, as a powerful storm swept through the region. Roughly 45,000 power outages and flight disruptions at Toronto Pearson International Airport were also reported.

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US: Tornado-Warned Supercell Storm Sweeps Across Western New York

A tornado-warned storm produced a dramatic shelf cloud over Oakfield, New York, on the evening of September 2, as the storm system swept across Western New York. This video shows a dark, layered shelf cloud stretching across the horizon as the storm approaches over open fields.

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China: Young Grebe Climbs Onto Man’s Hand After Losing Its Mother

This is the moment a tiny grebe, likely separated from its mother, jumped onto a filmer's hand in a pond in Nanjing, Jiangsu on August 26, 2026. The young bird swam close to the outstretched hand before climbing on and staying there.

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China: Deer Kicks Man After Drinking His Baby’s Pomelo Juice

A deer at Fuxi Mountain Cloud Ranch in Zhengzhou, Henan province kicked a man and took his drink on July 5, 2026, after he offered it a taste of his baby's pomelo juice. The deer repeatedly approached seeking a sip before kicking him and taking the beverage.

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China: Woman and Man Rescue Injured Dog From Busy Highway in Suzhou

In Suzhou, Jiangsu, a woman dashed across a busy highway to reach an injured dog stranded amid heavy traffic, and with the help of a man carrying a fishing net, the pair safely pulled the animal to safety.

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China: Toddler Helps Rescue Puppy Trapped in Narrow Gap in Linxia

In Linxia, Gansu, a toddler, harnessed and supported by their father, leaned into a narrow gap between a ledge and a wall to help rescue a puppy trapped inside, in a heartwarming display of courage.

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China: Snake Spotted Swimming in West Lake Amid Summer Heat

In Hangzhou, Zhejiang, a small snake was filmed gliding near the surface of West Lake amid lotus leaves on a sweltering summer day, with the clip's caption jokingly invoking the legendary White Snake spirit unable to bear the heat.

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China: Black Bear Swims With Serious Expression in Shanghai

In Pudong New District, Shanghai, a black bear swam slowly across a pool at Shanghai Wild Animal Park with a strikingly serious expression, its calm, thoughtful look drawing comparisons online to the cartoon character from "Boonie Bears."

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US: Heavy Rain Triggers Flooding Across Central, Southern Utah Counties

Storms swept central and southern Utah on Monday, August 31, bringing hail, heavy rainfall, and flooding. Flash flood warnings were issued for the area, including Zion National Park and the Escalante River.

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China: Massive Waterspout Spotted off Coast of Wenzhou

A massive waterspout formed off the coast of Wenzhou, Zhejiang on August 25, connecting the sea to the clouds before rapidly dissipating as it neared shore, officials said.

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China: Rescuing Two Dogs During Flood in Ningming

Rescuers in Ningming, Guangxi saved two dogs stranded amid severe flooding, pulling both to safety by boat after they clung to floating debris.