China: Video Shows Mother Sparrow Caring for Larger-Looking Chick

On October 29, 2025, in Jiangsu, China, a video showed a small sparrow seemingly feeding a larger one. The filmer clarified that the bigger bird was the young one, and the smaller was the mother. The clip highlights a mother’s care transcending species.

China: Man in Robotic Exosuit Strolls Through Crosswalk With Dog in Henan

On October 27, 2025, in Henan, passersby were stunned to see a man wearing a black robotic exosuit walking across a zebra crossing. Beside him, a black dog followed slowly, tongue out and reluctant. The man’s armored outfit stood out sharply among pedestrians. According to the filmer, he was a designer specializing in mechanical suits and was taking his creation out for a casual stroll.

China: Man Warms Freezing Kingfisher Back to Flight in Xinjiang

On December 10, 2022, in Xinjiang, northwestern China, a kingfisher was rescued after clinging to a pipe in freezing weather. The filmer warmed it in his hands until it regained strength and flew away, a moment that touched many online.

China: Weakened Eagle Collides With Tanker After Rescue Attempt

On August 24, 2025, in Fujian Province, a video captured an eagle lying on a road under heavy clouds, apparently too weak to move. A passerby rushed to help and tried to encourage the bird to fly. The eagle managed to take off but soon crashed into the front of an oil tanker. Chinese netizens questioned the eagle’s fate, and the filmer later confirmed that the bird had died, drawing widespread sighs of regret.

US: Significant Damage Reported in Kansas After Tornado-Producing Storm

Several tornadoes touched down in Kansas on Sunday, May 18, damaging homes, trees, and power lines as a powerful storm swept through the area. There are no reports of any injuries or deaths. This video was shot in Stockton, Kansas. According to the filmer, she was almost certain that the tree had been struck by lightning.

Japan: Sakurajima Volcano Erupts, Ashfall Warning Issued 5

The Sakurajima volcano in Kagoshima erupted on Thursday, May 15, with smoke reaching 3,000 meters. Nearby residents were warned about the ashfall. The second part of the videos shows ash falling on the filmer's top.

US: Snow-Covered Beach Scene Captured In Norfolk, Virginia

Much of Virginia was blanketed in snow on Wednesday, February 19 as a winter storm moved through the state. This video shows snow-covered Willoughby Beach in Norfolk as the filmer walked along the shore.

US: Snow-Covered Beach Scene Captured In Norfolk, Virginia 2

Much of Virginia was blanketed in snow on Wednesday, February 19 as a winter storm moved through the state. This video shows snow-covered Willoughby Beach in Norfolk as the filmer walked along the shore.

US: Snow-Covered Beach Scene Captured In Norfolk, Virginia 3

Much of Virginia was blanketed in snow on Wednesday, February 19 as a winter storm moved through the state. This video shows snow-covered Willoughby Beach in Norfolk as the filmer walked along the shore.

China: Swarm Of Ladybugs Covers Car Windshield In Yichun

On September 24, 2024, in Yichun, Heilongjiang Province, northeastern China, a video captured a bizarre and unsettling moment as a black sedan traveled along a wide road. Suddenly, a swarm of small yellow bugs flew onto the car’s front windshield, clinging tightly and refusing to leave. The bugs crowded the glass, initially sounding like raindrops hitting the window. However, upon closer inspection, the filmer realized it was a mass of ladybugs that had collided and died on the windshield, quickly obscuring the driver’s view of the road ahead.

China: Vehicle Encounters Severe Sandstorm On Highway In Guazhou, Gansu

On September 21, 2024, in Guazhou, Gansu Province, northwestern China, a video captured a vehicle encountering a severe sandstorm on a fast-moving highway. The sky was filled with thick, swirling yellow dust, making visibility extremely poor as waves of sand swept across the road. As the vehicle pushed through the storm, the view became entirely engulfed in yellow, obscuring everything in sight. The filmer later reflected on the experience, expressing relief at having made it through safely, saying, "Looking back at this video, it felt incredibly dangerous."

China: Super Typhoon Yagi’s Gusty Wind Blows Off Sunshade Of Scooter In Guangdong

On September 5, 2024, in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, a video captured a tense moment as a mother and daughter faced strong winds during Super Typhoon Yagi.   Riding an electric scooter with a sunshade on a busy road, the pair appeared helpless as the powerful winds made it difficult to control the vehicle.   Fortunately, a few kind bystanders stepped in and helped push the scooter safely to the side of the road. The filmer also remarked, “The scooter's sunshade is great in sunny weather, but a nightmare during a typhoon. Everyone should stay safe in this kind of weather.”

China: Fierce Storm Topples Trees In Ya’an, Sichuan Province

On September 2, 2024, in Ya'an, a city in Sichuan Province in southwestern China, a video captured a severe storm with strong winds and heavy rain. The harsh weather significantly reduced visibility on the roads, making it nearly impossible to see. The wind was so powerful that trees were swaying violently, with small debris flying everywhere, creating a hazardous and frightening scene. The filmer described how he was driving down the road when he happened to encounter strong convective weather. The violent gusts of wind lasted for twenty minutes, and leaves were flying all over the place. He had to get out of his car and cut down the fallen trees blocking the road before he could pass.

China: Electric Tricycle Pushed By Winds, Runs Off On Its Own During Rainstorm

On August 7, 2024, a comical scene was captured in Xian, Shaanxi Province, central China, when a sudden rainstorm descended. Amidst a cloudy backdrop, heavy rain hits the ground and splashes a dense mist of water, while a gusty wind blows the trees along the roadside to one side. During the storm, a tricycle parked outside the house of the filmer's grandfather appears abruptly in the video frame, driven by the wind and rain to slink down the slope and complete a comical escape by itself.

China: Picnic Barbecue Fails Due To Unexpected Explosion

On July 28, 2024, an accidental explosion scene was captured in Kaiyang, Guizhou, while a woman was having an outdoor picnic barbecue with several friends. As they were about to enjoy the delicacies roasted in their homemade cooker, a sudden explosion blew apart the entire structure, sending sparks all around. The filmer explained that it was probably because they had used stones brought from a nearby river to build the makeshift cooker, which caused the explosion due to the dampness and uneven heating of the stones, according to their later reflections. Fortunately, none of the eight members of their party were seriously injured, except for two who were splattered by sparks.

China: Spectacular Lightning Strike Illuminates Skies Over Urumqi

On July 31, 2024, residents of Urumqi in Xinjiang, northwest China, witnessed an extraordinary display of nature’s power. A massive lightning strike, preceded by several smaller flashes, lit up the night sky with an intense light that nearly turned it white. The final, most intense flash appeared to split the sky open and created a visual effect resembling a large spark in the distance. The dramatic scene was so vivid that the filmer, startled by the intensity, mistakenly thought there was a fire and quickly alerted her husband.

China: Burning Debris Flow Down Flooded River In Liaoning

On July 28, 2024, in Fushun, Liaoning, a northeastern province of China, a rare and startling natural spectacle occurred—fire floating on water. As heavy rains caused river levels to rise, piles of straws that had accumulated along the riverbank were swept downstream. Remarkably, some of this debris had caught fire, and the flames continued to burn as the straws floated along the current. This unusual occurrence of fire traveling on the water's surface, without being extinguished, produced thick black smoke and presented a frightening scene. According to the filmer Ms. Lin, the straw may have been artificially ignited to prevent excessive debris from piling up in the river along with the current and causing serious consequences.

China: Family On Road Trip Encounters Giant Eerie Wind Turbine In Dense Fog In Tianshui

A family had an eerie experience driving through dense fog and witnessing a wind turbine during a road trip in Tianshui, Gansu, northwestern China on July 6, 2024. The scene is reminiscent of the horror movie "Silent Hill." According to the filmer, the trip was supposed to be a relaxing vacation to the grasslands for his cousin who had just finished his college entrance exams, and they did not expect that a strong wind and a thick fog to break out after they reached the top of the mountain. The filmer likened the turbine to a "guillotine," humorously claiming that the turbine visually felt like it was just a short distance overhead, almost like a scene straight out of a thriller.

China: Sandstorm Obscures Visibility At Mingsha Mountain And Crescent Spring

A fierce sandstorm filled the sky with blowing sand and a blanket of gray clouds, drastically reducing visibility at Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring in Jiuquan, Gansu on June 29, 2024. The swirling sands made it nearly impossible for visitors to see each other's faces, encapsulating the harsh and unpredictable nature of the desert environment. The filmer came to this scenic spot to watch an open-air concert in the desert, without realizing that the weather was not on their side.

China: Sandstorm Sweeps Through Village In Hebei, Causing Hazy Sky

On June 11, 2024, residents of Xilitun Village in Hengshui, Hebei Province faced a severe sandstorm that made it difficult to keep their eyes open. This video shows a person riding an electric scooter and roadside trees dramatically swaying amid powerful winds. The Hengshui Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and strong winds, with gusts reaching level 8 or higher. The filmer Ms. Sun remarked that, as she filmed, she felt pity for the farmers braving the bad weather to harvest the wheat by the roadside.

China: Father And Son Rescued After Falling Into Manhole In Wuhan

A boy, together with his father, was rescued after falling into a manhole in Wuhan, Hubei on May 25. The filmer of the video rushed to the scene after hearing people yelling to call for the police. Initially thinking it was a traffic accident, he realized that a father and son were in a manhole upon close inspection. Passersby and police used a rope to pull the father and son after a wooden pole was too slippery to help in the rescue. The filmer stopped recording and assisted in the rescue. He later found out from the father that when his 2 sons were playing on the street, they accidentally stepped on an unsecured manhole cover and the younger one fell into the manhole.

China: Vehicle Drives Through Cloud-Wrapped Highway Bridge In Guizhou

A vehicle traveled through a cloud-wrapped highway bridge in Guizhou on May 27. Mr. Zhang, the filmer of the footage, said that it was taken on Shiqiao Bridge in Danzhai County, a famous scenic site known for its cloudy scenery and being the home of many intangible cultural heritage locations.

China: Severe Rainstorm Hits Aral, Xinjiang

On May 26, 2024, a filmer in Aral City, Xinjiang autonomous region captured the thrilling scene as a violent rainstorm suddenly arrived. Looking out from the viewpoint of the house where the video was filmed, heavy rainfall had turned the street into a river. According to media reports, it was due to the impact of the typhoon on the ocean that brought Xinjiang this rare weather spectacle, with many areas experiencing severe weather such as windstorms, torrential rains, and even hailstorms.

China: Strange Waves On River Captured As Sky Darkens In Nanchong, Sichuan

A man captured strange waves appearing on the river when the sky darkened in Nanchong, Sichuan on May 25, 2024. The video was filmed near Jialing River Bridge. The filmer Mr.Du remarked in a local report that he thought it was going to rain at that time. However, the clouds were blown away shortly after, and the sun came out. It didn't rain in his area, but he heard that it rained in other districts.

China: Rainbow Cloud Spotted Near Summit Of Mount Sanqing In Jiangxi

A rare rainbow cloud was spotted near the summit of Sanqing Mountain in Shangrao, Jiangxi on May 14. The filmer, Sanqing Mountain tour guide Mr. Chen, had just led several tourists to climb up to a scenic spot called Yu Tai when they spotted the colorful cloud. With permission from Sanqing Mountain tour guide Mr. Xiao Chen.

China: Approaching Downburst Caught On Film During Storm In Kaihua

A woman captured the moment a downburst hit Kaihua in Quzhou, Zhejiang on March 25. This footage shows a white mist initially shrouding the area. After a few seconds, rain swiftly moved towards the filmer.

China: Freak Hailstorm Pelts Funeral Banquet In Hunan

A freak hailstorm pelted a funeral banquet in a village named Bailianzhen in Hengyang, Hunan Province on March 30. According to the filmer, the weather was sunny at 30 degrees Celsius but the hailstorm suddenly hit and left everyone in shock.

China: Sunrise Breaks Through Clouds On Mount Tai Peak To The Delight Of Climbers

A huge crowd of climbers braved the cold wind on April 13 to watch the famous sunrise from the peak of Mount Tai in Taian, Shandong. The filmer said,"I was still very excited at that time. Despite the cold weather, people's longing for Mount Tai couldn't be deterred. Perhaps due to the weather, the sun only appeared twice. But when the Ode to the Motherland song played, the clouds dispersed, the sun rose, and I suddenly felt that all the hardships along the way were worth it. I felt that the efforts and anticipation of this moment were meaningful." Mount Tai is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

China: 3 Cars Display Synchronized Spin-Around On Icy Road In Henan

On February 25, 2024, a mesmerizing scene unfolded in Xincai, Henan, China, as three vehicles spun around at the same time on the icy road. Gliding gracefully across the frozen surface, the cars executed seamless maneuvers, swiftly transitioning and coming to a halt with precision. According to local reports, the driver of the first car misunderstood that the filmer would cut him off so the driver applied the emergency brake forcing the cars behind to stop as well. Due to the slippery icy ground, the cars spun around synchronously. Luckily, the cars were left unharmed.

China: Man Has Noodle Pitstop While Stranded On Hunan Highway Due To Snowstorm

A man in Hunan resorted to having a "noodle pitstop" while being stranded on a highway during a major snowstorm on January 22. Seemingly hungry from hours of waiting, the man cooked instant noodles by the roadside using a makeshift gas stove. Many were stranded for as long as 7 hours on the highway, including the filmer of the video, Mr. Zhao, who said his trip from Hangzhou to Guizhou was hit by heavy snow when he reached Changsha in Hunan. He arrived at the location in the video at half-past two in the morning and his journey resumed only at nine-thirty in the morning, he said.