China: Brave Child Calmly Handles And Survives Sudden Elevator Malfunction

On June 11, 2024, in Chongqing, an 11-year-old boy Yuanyuan experienced a terrifying elevator malfunction that caused the elevator to plummet from the ninth floor to the third sub-basement level. Despite the fear-inducing situation, the child remained composed, frantically pressing buttons to try and stabilize the situation. Then he half squatted, clinging his hands to the wall tightly. Because the child usually enjoys watching documentaries and may have picked up some knowledge, he remained calm and carried out self-rescue during the more than one minute he was trapped. Once home safely, the ordeal's impact hit, and the child burst into tears, according to his mother.

Final gov't-led budgetary waste-cutting session held in Tokyo

Final gov't-led budgetary waste-cutting session held in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Some in the gallery sit on the floor watching the ninth and final government-led budgetary waste-cutting session held in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Nov. 27, 2009.

Hakuho made to work for 9th win at sumo tournament

Hakuho made to work for 9th win at sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (R) sends Estonian sekiwake Baruto to the floor with an overarm throw on the ninth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. Grand champion Hakuho stayed tied for the lead with rival yokozuna Asashoryu as rank-and-filer Tochiozan finally suffered his first loss at the tournament the same day.

Actor Kubozuka injured after jumping from 9th floor

Actor Kubozuka injured after jumping from 9th floor

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Actor Yosuke Kubozuka (in file photo) suffered injuries June 6 when he apparently jumped from a balcony on the ninth floor of a condominium building in his hometown of Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, police said.

Hakuho made to work for 9th win at sumo tournament

Hakuho made to work for 9th win at sumo tournament

TOKYO, Japan - Mongolian yokozuna Hakuho (R) sends Estonian sekiwake Baruto to the floor with an overarm throw on the ninth day of the 15-day New Year Grand Sumo Tournament at Tokyo's Ryogoku Kokugikan on Jan. 19. Grand champion Hakuho stayed tied for the lead with rival yokozuna Asashoryu as rank-and-filer Tochiozan finally suffered his first loss at the tournament the same day. (Kyodo)

Actor Kubozuka injured after jumping from 9th floor

Actor Kubozuka injured after jumping from 9th floor

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Actor Yosuke Kubozuka (in file photo) suffered injuries June 6 when he apparently jumped from a balcony on the ninth floor of a condominium building in his hometown of Yokosuka, Kanagawa Prefecture, police said. (Kyodo)

Uchimura wins 9th title at gymnastics championships

Uchimura wins 9th title at gymnastics championships

Six-time all-around world champion Kohei Uchimura performs his floor exercise during the men's all-around final at the All-Japan Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Tokyo on April 3, 2016. Uchimura won a record-extending ninth consecutive national title. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Final gov't-led budgetary waste-cutting session held in Tokyo

Final gov't-led budgetary waste-cutting session held in Tokyo

TOKYO, Japan - Some in the gallery sit on the floor watching the ninth and final government-led budgetary waste-cutting session held in Tokyo's Shinjuku Ward on Nov. 27, 2009. (Kyodo)