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Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

In this aerial drone photo, China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. Equipment, including snake-eye endoscopes, radar wave all-view cameras and drones, was used in the joint mission. Using drones at the scene, the joint rescue force conducted an assessment to ensure the safety of the rescue. Locals provided clues on distress sounds at the scene. The Chinese rescuers rushed to the spot only to rule out the possibility of survivors. Twenty-four rescuers participated in the joint mission. Mandalay, Myanmar on April 1, 2025. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

In this aerial drone photo, China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. Equipment, including snake-eye endoscopes, radar wave all-view cameras and drones, was used in the joint mission. Using drones at the scene, the joint rescue force conducted an assessment to ensure the safety of the rescue. Locals provided clues on distress sounds at the scene. The Chinese rescuers rushed to the spot only to rule out the possibility of survivors. Twenty-four rescuers participated in the joint mission. Mandalay, Myanmar on April 1, 2025. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. Equipment, including snake-eye endoscopes, radar wave all-view cameras and drones, was used in the joint mission. Using drones at the scene, the joint rescue force conducted an assessment to ensure the safety of the rescue. Locals provided clues on distress sounds at the scene. The Chinese rescuers rushed to the spot only to rule out the possibility of survivors. Twenty-four rescuers participated in the joint mission. Mandalay, Myanmar on April 1, 2025. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

In this aerial drone photo, China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. Equipment, including snake-eye endoscopes, radar wave all-view cameras and drones, was used in the joint mission. Using drones at the scene, the joint rescue force conducted an assessment to ensure the safety of the rescue. Locals provided clues on distress sounds at the scene. The Chinese rescuers rushed to the spot only to rule out the possibility of survivors. Twenty-four rescuers participated in the joint mission. Mandalay, Myanmar on April 1, 2025. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

In this aerial drone photo, China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. Equipment, including snake-eye endoscopes, radar wave all-view cameras and drones, was used in the joint mission. Using drones at the scene, the joint rescue force conducted an assessment to ensure the safety of the rescue. Locals provided clues on distress sounds at the scene. The Chinese rescuers rushed to the spot only to rule out the possibility of survivors. Twenty-four rescuers participated in the joint mission. Mandalay, Myanmar on April 1, 2025. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

In this aerial drone photo, China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. Equipment, including snake-eye endoscopes, radar wave all-view cameras and drones, was used in the joint mission. Using drones at the scene, the joint rescue force conducted an assessment to ensure the safety of the rescue. Locals provided clues on distress sounds at the scene. The Chinese rescuers rushed to the spot only to rule out the possibility of survivors. Twenty-four rescuers participated in the joint mission. Mandalay, Myanmar on April 1, 2025. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. Equipment, including snake-eye endoscopes, radar wave all-view cameras and drones, was used in the joint mission. Using drones at the scene, the joint rescue force conducted an assessment to ensure the safety of the rescue. Locals provided clues on distress sounds at the scene. The Chinese rescuers rushed to the spot only to rule out the possibility of survivors. Twenty-four rescuers participated in the joint mission. Mandalay, Myanmar on April 1, 2025. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

In this aerial drone photo, China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. Equipment, including snake-eye endoscopes, radar wave all-view cameras and drones, was used in the joint mission. Using drones at the scene, the joint rescue force conducted an assessment to ensure the safety of the rescue. Locals provided clues on distress sounds at the scene. The Chinese rescuers rushed to the spot only to rule out the possibility of survivors. Twenty-four rescuers participated in the joint mission. Mandalay, Myanmar on April 1, 2025. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. Equipment, including snake-eye endoscopes, radar wave all-view cameras and drones, was used in the joint mission. Using drones at the scene, the joint rescue force conducted an assessment to ensure the safety of the rescue. Locals provided clues on distress sounds at the scene. The Chinese rescuers rushed to the spot only to rule out the possibility of survivors. Twenty-four rescuers participated in the joint mission. Mandalay, Myanmar on April 1, 2025. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

In this aerial drone photo, China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. Equipment, including snake-eye endoscopes, radar wave all-view cameras and drones, was used in the joint mission. Using drones at the scene, the joint rescue force conducted an assessment to ensure the safety of the rescue. Locals provided clues on distress sounds at the scene. The Chinese rescuers rushed to the spot only to rule out the possibility of survivors. Twenty-four rescuers participated in the joint mission. Mandalay, Myanmar on April 1, 2025. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

In this aerial drone photo, China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. Equipment, including snake-eye endoscopes, radar wave all-view cameras and drones, was used in the joint mission. Using drones at the scene, the joint rescue force conducted an assessment to ensure the safety of the rescue. Locals provided clues on distress sounds at the scene. The Chinese rescuers rushed to the spot only to rule out the possibility of survivors. Twenty-four rescuers participated in the joint mission. Mandalay, Myanmar on April 1, 2025. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

Rescuers Unite in Myanmar Quake Relief Efforts - Mandalay

China Search and Rescue Team, assigned by the country's Ministry of Emergency Management, and a rescue team from China's Hong Kong carry out a joint search and rescue operation at the Sky Villa residence in Mandalay, Myanmar, April 1, 2025. Equipment, including snake-eye endoscopes, radar wave all-view cameras and drones, was used in the joint mission. Using drones at the scene, the joint rescue force conducted an assessment to ensure the safety of the rescue. Locals provided clues on distress sounds at the scene. The Chinese rescuers rushed to the spot only to rule out the possibility of survivors. Twenty-four rescuers participated in the joint mission. Mandalay, Myanmar on April 1, 2025. Photo by Cai Yang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Snake-like robot expected to play rescue role

Snake-like robot expected to play rescue role

Photo taken June 12, 2017, in the northeastern Japan city of Sendai shows a snake-like robot developed by researchers at Tohoku University and other institutions. It is expected that the robot, which is fitted with a camera at its tip, will be used to search for survivors in collapsed buildings. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

Snake-like robot expected to play rescue role

Snake-like robot expected to play rescue role

Photo taken June 12, 2017, in the northeastern Japan city of Sendai shows a snake-like robot developed by researchers at Tohoku University and other institutions. It is expected that the robot, which is fitted with a camera at its tip, will be used to search for survivors in collapsed buildings. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo