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China: Fallen Trees, Flooding Reported as Typhoon Dolphin Makes Landfall in Yuhuan

Typhoon Dolphin, one of the most powerful tropical cyclones to hit China this year, made landfall near Yuhuan in Zhejiang province at about 5:30 p.m. local time on Sunday, August 9, bringing torrential rain and strong winds. Fallen trees and severe flooding were reported in the area after landfall, while local rescue teams were mobilized.

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China: Man and Dog Rescue Cat From Water in Heilongjiang

A man and his golden retriever jumped into the water to rescue a cat that had fallen in while being bathed in Heilongjiang, China, on August 3, 2026. After two failed attempts, the pair brought the frightened cat safely back to shore.

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China: Man Jumps Into River to Save Child in Zhejiang

A man jumped into a fast-flowing river in Zhejiang, China, on August 1, 2026, to rescue a child swept up by the current, holding onto her while another man threw a lifebuoy from the bank. The child was pulled safely from the water.

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China: Cat Climbs Ancient Xi’an City Wall, Rescued With Bedsheet

A calico cat scaled the ancient Xi'an City Wall in Shaanxi, China, on August 4, 2026, using gaps between the bricks to climb over ten meters up. When it got stuck on a ledge, locals below held a bedsheet as a safety net. The cat lost its grip and fell, landing safely and unharmed.

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US: Massive Fire Destroys Seafood Warehouse in Galveston, Texas

A massive fire destroyed the Texas Gulf Seafood distribution warehouse near the Galveston Yacht Marina on Wednesday night, August 5. The blaze broke out around 8:40 p.m. at Pier 7, near 7th Street and Wharf Road, sending towering flames and heavy smoke into the sky. Three people and a dog were safely rescued with no injuries reported, and the fire was contained early Thursday morning.

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China: Man Rescues Dog Stranded in Flooded Riverside Path

Heavy rainfall on July 23, 2026, sent river levels surging in Guangdong, China, trapping a dog in the fast-moving current. A man approached the swollen river near a dam and made several attempts to reach the struggling animal. He eventually pulled the dog to safety and checked on it once it was back on shore.

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China: Men Rescue Drowning Dog From Steep Riverbank

Footage from Shenyang, Liaoning on July 20, 2026 shows a group of men working together to rescue a dog struggling in the water below a steep riverbank, eventually pulling it to safety after an initial attempt with a plastic stool failed.

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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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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

A firefighter is engaged in a search and rescue operation at the Aeon Mall Kumamoto shopping center in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, on July 31, 2026, three days after a deadly explosion following a powerful earthquake.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on July 30, 2026, shows search and rescue operations continuing at the Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, two days after it was heavily damaged by an explosion triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on July 30, 2026, shows search and rescue operations continuing at the Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, two days after it was heavily damaged by an explosion triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on July 30, 2026, shows search and rescue operations continuing at the Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, two days after it was heavily damaged by an explosion triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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Aftermath of strong earthquake in Kumamoto

Photo taken from a drone on July 30, 2026, shows search and rescue operations continuing at the Aeon Mall building in Kashima, Kumamoto Prefecture, two days after it was heavily damaged by an explosion triggered by a gas leak following a powerful earthquake that hit the southwestern Japan prefecture.

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