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China: Monkey Rushes Across River to Grab Tourist’s Handbag

On December 14, 2025, in Ya’an, Sichuan Province, a video shows the monkey swiftly crossing the river by stepping on a rope at the Erlang Mountain Laba River Scenic Area. The footage captures the animal rushing toward a group of tourists, yanking at a visitor’s bag and refusing to let go. According to Ms. Jiang, who was visiting the riverbank with friends, monkeys on the opposite side noticed the crowd and quickly made their way across the rope with surprising speed. The video ends with tourists trying to pull the bag back as the monkey clings tightly to it on the riverbank.

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Rising bear sightings in Japan

A white-chested bear runs on a riverbank in Morioka in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 23, 2025, amid rising bear encounters in Japan.

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China: Drone Rescues Stranded Fisherman From Rising River in Zhejiang

On October 13, in Lishui, Zhejiang, a video captured a man fishing when the river’s water level suddenly surged, leaving him stranded in the middle of the current. Chen, a local drone operator, quickly responded by deploying a crop-spraying drone with a maximum takeoff weight of 150 kilograms. The footage showed the drone hovering above the river and lowering a rope for the man to grab before airlifting him to the riverbank in just two minutes.This is the tense moment that a drone pilot in China used an agricultural drone to save a fisherman trapped by a sudden flash flood.

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Hot air balloon festival in southwestern Japan

Hot air balloons lift off from a riverbank in the southwestern Japan city of Saga on Oct. 30, 2025, as the Saga International Balloon Fiesta begins.

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[Breaking News]Bear shows up in urban area

MORIOKA, Japan, Oct. 23 Kyodo - A bear is pictured on a riverbank in the city center of Morioka in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 23, 2025. (Kyodo)

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Bear shows up in urban area

A bear heads to a residential area from a riverbank in the city center of Morioka in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Bear shows up in urban area

A bear is pictured on a riverbank in the city center of Morioka in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Oct. 23, 2025.

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Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, CHARENTE MARITIME (17), RIVERBANK OF LA GIRONDE, TALMONT SUR GIRONDE (AERIAL VIEW) Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, CHARENTE MARITIME (17), RIVERBANK OF LA GIRONDE, SAINT BONNET SUR GIRONDE, SQUARA FISHING HUTS CALLED CARRELETS (AERIAL VIEW) Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, CHARENTE MARITIME (17), RIVERBANK OF LA GIRONDE, TALMONT SUR GIRONDE (AERIAL VIEW) Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Gironde

FRANCE, CHARENTE MARITIME (17), RIVERBANK OF LA GIRONDE, TALMONT SUR GIRONDE, SQUARE FISHING HUTS CALLED CARRELETS (AERIAL VIEW) Photo by Thierry Grun/Only France/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Men Rescue Dog From Drowning in Hunan River

On August 21, 2025, in Hunan, China, a group of men rescued a struggling Old English Sheepdog from drowning in a river. The dog, trapped against a steep riverbank, thrashed in panic as bystanders watched anxiously. Three men rushed to help — one jumped into the water to lift the dog from below while the others pulled it up from above. Thanks to their teamwork, the dog was safely brought to shore, where it stood wagging its tail as onlookers applauded the rescuers’ bravery.

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Japan: “FREE GAZA” Banner Displayed at Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Lantern Ceremony

People in Hiroshima launched lanterns onto the Motoyasu River, which flows through Hiroshima’s Peace Memorial Park, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing on Wednesday, August 6. A banner displaying the message “FREE GAZA! NO MORE GENOCIDE” was also prominently displayed along the riverbank.

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Boatmen Navigate Flooded Yamuna Riverbank

Boatmen row a boat near a partially submerged helipad on the banks of the Yamuna River in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025, as water levels rise following days of heavy monsoon rains. Seasonal flooding along India's major rivers often disrupts infrastructure, submerges roads and low-lying areas, and forces local residents to adapt their routines. The partially flooded helipad illustrates the extent of the overflow, as water encroaches upon critical infrastructure. Small boats become an essential mode of transport and livelihood for those living along the riverbanks. The image reflects the resilience of communities in flood-prone regions, where annual monsoon patterns bring both vital water resources and the looming threat of displacement or property loss. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Boatmen Navigate Flooded Yamuna Riverbank

Boatmen row a boat near a partially submerged helipad on the banks of the Yamuna River in Prayagraj, India, on August 3, 2025, as water levels rise following days of heavy monsoon rains. Seasonal flooding along India's major rivers often disrupts infrastructure, submerges roads and low-lying areas, and forces local residents to adapt their routines. The partially flooded helipad illustrates the extent of the overflow, as water encroaches upon critical infrastructure. Small boats become an essential mode of transport and livelihood for those living along the riverbanks. The image reflects the resilience of communities in flood-prone regions, where annual monsoon patterns bring both vital water resources and the looming threat of displacement or property loss. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Dog Rescue From Raging River in Sichuan

This video captures the dramatic rescue of a white dog swept into a fast-flowing river on August 22, 2024, in Sichuan. A kind-hearted person lowered a red rope tied to a stick down the riverbank toward the dog. The clever dog grabbed the rope with its mouth and used its paws to climb alongside the rescuer. Once safe, it shook off the water and happily ran away.

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China: Woman Rescues Dog Swept Away by Floodwaters in Hunan

On June 20, 2025, in Zhangjiajie, Hunan, a woman risked her safety to rescue a dog swept away by floodwaters. Standing barefoot on a muddy riverbank, she used a stick to pull the struggling dog to safety as the current surged past.a

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Kashmir Prepares For Eid Al Adha - India

Men wash a sheep with soap and water near the riverbank ahead of Eid al-Adha in Srinagar, India, on May 27, 2025. This year’s celebrations are subdued after the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 25 civilians. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Prepares For Eid Al Adha - India

Dozens of sheep gather on the riverbank in Srinagar, India, as sellers prepare for Eid al-Adha on May 27, 2025. This year’s celebrations are subdued after the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 25 civilians. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Prepares For Eid Al Adha - India

Dozens of sheep gather on the riverbank in Srinagar, India, as sellers prepare for Eid al-Adha on May 27, 2025. This year’s celebrations are subdued after the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 25 civilians. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmir Prepares For Eid Al Adha - India

A man throws a sheep into the water during a pre-Eid washing ritual along the riverbank in Srinagar, India, on May 27, 2025. This year’s celebrations are subdued after the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 25 civilians. Photo by Faisal Khan/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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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.

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US: At Least 2 Dead Following Devastating Flooding In Vermont

At least 2 people have died as of Thursday, July 11, after severe flooding hit Vermont. The devastating floods were the result of heavy rains which started Wednesday and continued into Thursday fueled by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. An apartment building was washed away, roads were inundated, and rivers had crested at virtually all locations by late Thursday afternoon.

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