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China: Two-Headed, Six-Legged Turtle Caught on Camera in Fujian

On July 18, 2026, in Fujian province, a video shows a small turtle with two heads and six legs. Its owner picked it up to show the unusual body structure to the camera.

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China: Puppies Fall Into Ditch One by One in Sichuan

In Deyang, Sichuan, on August 4, 2026, four puppies were seen playing near a small wooden bridge when misfortune struck them one after another. A black puppy fell into the ditch below while attempting to cross, followed by a yellow puppy and another black puppy. Even the last puppy, after hesitating, slipped while backing away and tumbled in as well.

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China: Horses Used to Pull Stranded Vehicle Out of Water

In Urumqi, Xinjiang, a father and son used two horses to pull a tourist vehicle stuck in water back onto firm ground. The vehicle was gradually dragged free as the rope tightened.

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China: Tornado Sweeps Through Songmen Town After Typhoon

A tornado swept through Songmen Town in Wenling, Zhejiang, on August 10, hurling debris into the air near homes and fields after Typhoon Dolphin affected the region. Authorities issued a tornado risk alert for parts of Taizhou, urging residents to stay indoors.

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China: Traffic Light Takes Direct Lightning Strike During Thunderstorm

A lightning strike hit a roadside utility pole and communication cables in Anping Village, Jiangxi Town, Nanning, Guangxi on August 5, producing a bright flash, sparks, and yellow smoke, and briefly knocking out a nearby traffic signal. Local authorities said the strike did not affect residents' daily lives.

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China: Waterspout Spotted Over Songhua River in Heilongjiang

A dramatic waterspout formed over the Songhua River in Zhaoyuan County, Daqing, Heilongjiang on August 3, sending a towering column of water high into the sky. Local meteorological authorities said it caused no casualties or property damage.

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China: Powerful Storm Brings Heavy Rain, Fierce Winds to Chengdu, Sichuan

A powerful storm swept through a busy commercial area of Chengdu, Sichuan during the morning rush hour on August 5, bringing torrential rain and level-9 winds that reduced visibility and sent water rushing along the roads. Authorities linked the severe convective weather to high temperatures and the urban heat island effect.

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China: Spectacular Sunset Appears Over Nanjing’s Xuanwu Lake

In Nanjing, Jiangsu, a striking sunset appeared over Xuanwu Lake on July 25 as the sky divided into two dramatic tones, with vivid orange on one side and deep evening blue on the other.

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China: Tourists Shelter Under Buddha Statues as Storm Hits Longmen Grottoes

A powerful convective storm brought heavy rain, hail, and strong winds to the Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang, Henan on August 3. Tourists were seen rushing to shelter beneath the Buddha statues, with some crouching close to the stone carvings as rain poured down around them. A visitor said the storm lasted less than 40 minutes before conditions improved.

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China: Gorilla Reacts to Visitor’s Handstand Outside Glass Enclosure

On July 16, 2026, a visitor performed a handstand on the viewing platform outside a gorilla enclosure at a zoo in Changchun, Jilin. The gorilla noticed the movement, became excited, and repeatedly jumped and slapped the glass, appearing curious about the display.

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China: Cat Slides Into Shop as Typhoon Batters Guangdong

As a shop owner opened the front door to check typhoon conditions in Guangdong, a cat suddenly dashed in, sliding sideways across the smooth floor before regaining its balance and settling safely inside.

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China: Stray Kitten Follows Man Back Under Car in Liaoning

A stray kitten hid under a man's car in Yingkou, Liaoning. After he coaxed it out and placed it on a flower bed, the kitten followed him back under the car, prompting him to bring it into his vehicle.

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China: Motorcyclist Rides Through Falling Rocks on Highway in Xinjiang

On July 22, 2026, on a mountainous stretch of Highway 219 in Hotan, Xinjiang, a motorcyclist rode through falling rocks that tumbled down the slopes and bounced across the asphalt road.

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China: Residents Form Human Chain to Aid Firefighters at Zhengzhou Auto Market Blaze

Residents in Zhengzhou, Henan, formed a human chain on June 20, 2026, to help firefighters lay water hoses at a massive blaze at Hongda International Auto Market after fire truck water supplies ran short. Crews piped in water from Dongfeng Canal roughly three kilometers away, and locals carried and connected hose sections to keep the operation going.

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China: Kitten’s Boxing “Training” Session Goes Viral in Wuhan

A kitten in Wuhan, Hubei, was filmed repeatedly punching a hanging toy inside a cardboard box, comically resembling a boxer hitting a speed bag. The playful clip humorously frames the behavior as training for a fight.

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China: Dog Covers Rice With Cloth Before Rain Arrives in Guangdong

A golden retriever in Guangdong, China, was filmed on July 21, 2026, covering rice drying outside with a cloth before rain arrived, after its owners asked it to protect the rice while they were away. Another dog watched as the task was completed.

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China: Loyal Dog Runs Home to Alert Family After Owner Hit by Vehicle

On July 11, 2026, in Jinan, Shandong province, a six-month-old dog raced home after witnessing its owner struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter. The dog found the woman's husband and led him back to the scene, prompting him to discover his wife had been injured in the accident.

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China: Giant Claw-Shaped Cloud Looms Over Hebei Grassland

A dramatic cloud formation was filmed on July 4 at the Zhangbei Grassland Sky Road in Zhangjiakou, Hebei, showing a massive storm cloud with an appendage resembling a giant claw reaching toward the earth. The formation towered over a green hillside, dwarfing people and a car below.

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China: Cyclists Battle Fierce Winds on Nanchang Bridge

On July 4, 2026, cyclists on the Fuxing Bridge in Nanchang, Jiangxi were caught in a sudden, powerful storm, struggling to keep control of their bikes against fierce wind gusts. The footage shows the group bracing against the wind on the exposed bridge.

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China: 4-Year-Old Boy Becomes Tiny Hero, Grabs Extinguisher to Fight Kitchen Fire

A four-year-old boy in Luoyang, Henan, China spotted a kitchen fire on March 2, 2025, after a pan of oil ignited while his mother briefly stepped away. He immediately grabbed a fire extinguisher and rushed to help her tackle the flames.

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China: Herders Rescue Horse Trapped in Wire Fence

A horse became trapped in a wire fence on the grassland in Inner Mongolia, China on June 27, 2026, with two hooves tangled and unable to move. Local herders carefully loosened the wire and freed the horse, which limped back toward the grassland, looking back at its rescuers several times.

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China: Cat Plays Fruit-Cutting Game on Screen in Guangdong

A cat in Guangdong stood on a table in front of the monitor while its owner opened the game. As fruits appeared on the screen, the cat tapped them with its paws, but mistakenly hit a bomb that appeared, ending the game.

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China: Ducks Filmed Spinning in Circles at Farm in Hunan

Footage from a duck farm in Huaihua, Hunan, showed a large flock of ducks spinning in tight, synchronized circles inside a barn. The farmer, who said he had never seen such behavior in his years raising poultry, asked online viewers for an explanation. He later confirmed the ducks had returned to normal.

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China: Flash Flood Washes Away Farmhouse Bridge in Xinjiang

A flash flood swept away a small bridge connecting a farmhouse restaurant to its parking area in Xinjiang, China, as fast-moving muddy water overwhelmed the structure and carried sections of it downstream. The bridge was reportedly built by the restaurant's owner at his own expense to provide access to the parking area. Local authorities said no casualties were reported.

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China: Off-Road SUV Flips Over Extreme Ramp at Climbing Competition in Hubei

During the China City Climbing Tour in Xuan'en, Hubei, on October 1, 2025, an orange and white off-road SUV attempted to scale a near-vertical metal ramp. The vehicle inched upward before losing balance at a critical angle and flipped completely over the apex of the ramp.

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China: Man Jumps Into River to Rescue Drowning Child in Leiyang, Hunan

On April 25, 2026, in Leiyang, located in central China’s Hunan province, a video recorded a rescue beside a small river. A child had accidentally fallen into the water, and a group of adults gathered along the riverbank to help. An elderly person held out a bamboo pole and told the child to keep holding on so the child would not sink. At the same time, another man jumped directly into the water. The man, wearing a white shirt and black pants, lifted the child upward and helped bring the child closer to safety. The rescue happened at around 4 p.m. and was recorded by people nearby. The rescuer later climbed back out safely. Chinese viewers identified him as a deputy director at a local hospital.

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China: Violent Winds Knock Down Large Tree in Xishuangbanna, Yunnan

A violent storm swept through Xishuangbanna in Yunnan province, on Sunday, April 27, bringing sudden strong winds that struck the area without warning. A large tree beside a nearby shop collapsed during the storm, captured on video by a witness filming from inside the shop.

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China: Seal Delights Visitors by Waving Its Flipper in Zhuhai

On December 12, 2025, a seal at Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, in Zhuhai, Guangdong, appeared to greet visitors by waving its front flipper in the water, drawing smiles and laughter from them.

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China: Clever Rat Outsmarts Owner by Moving Glue Traps Away With Its Mouth in Anhui

A rat in Anhui, China, outsmarted the homeowner on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, by picking up glue traps with its mouth and moving them away instead of getting caught. The homeowner discovered the traps had been neatly lined up near the entrance, leading back toward the room.

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China: Four Young Men Save Driver Trapped in Overturned Truck in Shandong

On Wednesday, December 24, 2025, in Zhanqiu, Shandong, a cargo truck overturned on the G2 Beijing-Shanghai Expressway in the early morning hours. Four young men from Linyi rushed to the overturned truck without hesitation, working together to open the crushed cabin and pull the driver to safety.

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China: Border Collie Hangs Half Its Body Out of Owner’s Scooter and Runs Along in Henan

On January 9, 2026, in Xinzheng, Henan, the video captured a humorous street scene where a border collie stuck half of its body out of its owner’s electric scooter. With its two front paws touching the ground, the dog ran in sync with the moving vehicle, appearing as if it was helping to power the scooter forward.

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China: Bystanders and Emergency Teams Work Together to Rescue Car From River in Hubei

On Saturday, December 27, 2025, in Tianmen, Hubei, a Wuling new energy vehicle drove into a river near Xingxing Bridge and the Ship Lock Bridge. Emergency rescue teams and bystanders gathered along the riverbank, working together with ropes and equipment to pull the submerged vehicle toward the shore.

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China: Smart Samoyed Opens and Closes Front Door on Its Own to Welcome Owner Home

On March 2, 2026, in Jiangsu, eastern China, a Samoyed named Pidan was filmed opening the front door on its own by standing on its hind legs and pressing down on the handle upon hearing its owner return home. The dog then obediently closed the door again after its owner asked it to do so.

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China: Pet Owner Reveals Unusual Two-Headed Bearded Dragon

This is the rare moment that a Chinese man presented an unusual two-headed bearded dragon, drawing attention as the reptile calmly moved with both heads sharing a single body. On December 8, 2025, in Hubei, China, the video captured a pet owner gently holding out his finger while the small reptile slowly crawled forward. The bearded dragon appeared to have two fully formed heads connected to one body, each head moving slightly independently as it balanced itself. The man kept his hand steady, allowing the creature to explore without disturbance. The reptile’s tiny claws gripped his finger as both heads looked around, creating a striking and rare visual. The video ended with the two-headed bearded dragon continuing to crawl calmly along the man’s finger as he observed it closely.

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China: Wedding Couple Caught in Sudden Sandstorm During Outdoor Photo Shoot in Yunnan

On March 19, 2026, in Yunnan, China, the video captured a couple in full wedding attire posing outdoors when strong winds suddenly swept through the area, bringing thick sand and dust. The bride held onto her dress while squinting against the blowing sand, and the groom stood close by as both tried to maintain composure amid the storm.

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China: Pregnant Finless Porpoise Mistaken for Dolphin Found Stranded on Shandong Coast

A pregnant finless porpoise, initially mistaken for a dolphin-like animal, was found stranded in shallow water on the coast of Rizhao, Shandong Province, on Thursday, March 19. After initial rescue attempts failed, police were called for assistance, and the animal was later safely returned to the sea, according to the filmer.

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China: One Injured as Bridge Collapses in Shandong After Overloaded Truck Drives Across

On March 18, 2026, in Zhutian Town, Feixian County, Shandong, the video captured a truck moving across a rural bridge when the structure suddenly gave way beneath its weight. As the vehicle advanced, the bridge surface visibly cracked before collapsing, causing part of the truck to sink into the damaged section. Local authorities later confirmed that the truck had been severely overloaded at the time of the accident. Officials also acknowledged that the road section had existing safety risks prior to the collapse. One person was slightly injured.

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China: Carp Battles Fast-Moving Currents at Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou

A carp was filmed swimming fiercely against fast-moving currents in Taiziwan Park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, on Monday, March 16. The fish was seen repeatedly beating its tail as it pushed forward against the rushing water.

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An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 8, 2025 shows vehicles running on a county road in Huzhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Photo by Tan Yunfeng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows whooper swans in Rongcheng City, east China's Shandong Province. Photo by Li Xinjun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows the winter scenery of a wetland park in Yangzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo by Qi Liguang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 6, 2025 shows the winter scenery of a community in southwest China's Chongqing. Photo by Yang Min/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 8, 2025 shows a flock of birds at a wetland park in east China's Jiangsu Province. Photo by Zhou Shegen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tourists visit the Nanhu Lake scenic area in Jiaxing, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 8, 2025. Photo by Jin Peng/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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A drone photo taken on Dec. 8, 2025 shows a winter view in Zunhua City, north China's Hebei Province. Photo by Liu Mancang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tourists visit the Lion Grove Garden in Suzhou, east China's Jiangsu Province, Dec. 8, 2025. Photo by Wang Jiankang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows tourists visiting a reservoir in Shaoxing City, east China's Zhejiang Province. Photo by Hu Xuejun/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 7, 2025 shows the scenery of Wuxia Gorge, one of the Three Gorges on the Yangtze River, in southwest China's Chongqing. Photo by Wang Zhonghu/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Citizens enjoy themselves at a park in Yiwu, east China's Zhejiang Province, Dec. 7, 2025. Photo by Gong Xianming/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Dog Enjoys Ride in 360-Degree Open-Air Basket on Vehicle

On October 2, 2025, in Changsha, Hunan, the video captured a dog in an open-top basket fixed at the back of a vehicle. The 360-degree open design let the dog enjoy fresh air and wide views while traveling.