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China: Family Smashes Through Concrete Road With Excavator to Rescue Trapped Pet Dog

On February 22, 2026, in Meizhou, Guangdong, a Chinese family used an excavator to break through a concrete road to rescue their pet dog trapped in an underground drainage pipe. After digging through layers of concrete and clearing debris, they pulled the dog to safety. The 14-year-old family pet was unharmed and later bathed and fed, resting at home surrounded by relieved relatives.

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Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

Archaeologists work at the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province, Oct. 15, 2025. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Lang Bingbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

A drone photo taken on Oct. 15, 2025 shows archaeologists at the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Lang Bingbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

An aerial drone photo taken on Oct. 15, 2025 shows a view of the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Lang Bingbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

A drone photo taken on Oct. 15, 2025 shows a view of the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Lang Bingbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

An archaeologist works at the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province, Oct. 15, 2025. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Chen Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

A drone photo taken on Oct. 15, 2025 shows a view of the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Chen Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

A drone photo taken on Oct. 15, 2025 shows a view of the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Lang Bingbing/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Sijiaoping Archeological Site - China

Archaeologists work at the Sijiaoping site in Lixian County, Longnan City of northwest China's Gansu Province, Oct. 15, 2025. Located in Lixian County, Longnan City of Gansu, the Sijiaoping site is a large-scale ritual building complex designed with a symmetrical layout. The rammed earth platform at the center of the site features a square, semi-crypt space in the middle, which is paved with floor and wall tiles and connected to a drainage pipe made of clay. The site is among China's top 10 archaeological findings of 2023. Photo by Chen Bin/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

8.4.2024, Tallinn. The old storm water drainage system that caused the oil pollution discovered on Stroomi beach two years ago will be removed. 157 meters of polluted concrete pipe will be excavated and sent for disposal. In addition, contaminated soil will be removed during the works and soil samples will be taken. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

8.4.2024, Tallinn. The old storm water drainage system that caused the oil pollution discovered on Stroomi beach two years ago will be removed. 157 meters of polluted concrete pipe will be excavated and sent for disposal. In addition, contaminated soil will be removed during the works and soil samples will be taken. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

8.4.2024, Tallinn. The old storm water drainage system that caused the oil pollution discovered on Stroomi beach two years ago will be removed. 157 meters of polluted concrete pipe will be excavated and sent for disposal. In addition, contaminated soil will be removed during the works and soil samples will be taken. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

8.4.2024, Tallinn. The old storm water drainage system that caused the oil pollution discovered on Stroomi beach two years ago will be removed. 157 meters of polluted concrete pipe will be excavated and sent for disposal. In addition, contaminated soil will be removed during the works and soil samples will be taken. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

8.4.2024, Tallinn. The old storm water drainage system that caused the oil pollution discovered on Stroomi beach two years ago will be removed. 157 meters of polluted concrete pipe will be excavated and sent for disposal. In addition, contaminated soil will be removed during the works and soil samples will be taken. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Preparations for the cleanup of oil spill in Stroomi beach

8.4.2024, Tallinn. The old storm water drainage system that caused the oil pollution discovered on Stroomi beach two years ago will be removed. 157 meters of polluted concrete pipe will be excavated and sent for disposal. In addition, contaminated soil will be removed during the works and soil samples will be taken. Photo: Konstantin Sednev / Postimees

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Imashirozuka Tomb believed to have been emperor's grave

OSAKA, Japan - What looks like a drainage pipe-like system features a large keyhole-shaped tomb mound in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture. Tha Takatsuki education board said on Feb. 17 that the tomb, apparently built in the early 6th century, is believed to be the grave of an emperor, judging by the sophisticated method used to protect burial accessories. The drainage system that prevented water from building up in its chamber and damaging burial accessories, it said.

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Imashirozuka Tomb believed to have been emperor's grave

OSAKA, Japan - What looks like a drainage pipe-like system features a large keyhole-shaped tomb mound in Takatsuki, Osaka Prefecture. Tha Takatsuki education board said on Feb. 17 that the tomb, apparently built in the early 6th century, is believed to be the grave of an emperor, judging by the sophisticated method used to protect burial accessories. The drainage system that prevented water from building up in its chamber and damaging burial accessories, it said. (Kyodo)

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Residents Learn About Energy Conservation And Emission Reduction

Under the guidance of power volunteers, residents experience a comprehensive pipe gallery integrating power, communication, gas and drainage pipelines through VR, in Hai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, March 15, 2021.

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Residents Learn About Energy Conservation And Emission Reduction

Under the guidance of power volunteers, residents experience a comprehensive pipe gallery integrating power, communication, gas and drainage pipelines through VR, in Hai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, March 15, 2021.

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Residents Learn About Energy Conservation And Emission Reduction

Under the guidance of power volunteers, residents experience a comprehensive pipe gallery integrating power, communication, gas and drainage pipelines through VR, in Hai 'an City, Jiangsu Province, China, March 15, 2021.