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China: Man and Golden Retriever Fall From Swing in Henan

On December 19, 2025, in Henan, China, a video showed a man attempting to swing while holding one of his golden retrievers, but the swing tipped, causing both the man and dog to fall. Both appeared startled, and viewers hoped they were unharmed.

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China: Small Cat Rescued After Getting Stuck to Frozen Metal During Snowfall

A small cat was rescued in Beijing on Tuesday, December 16, 2023, after its paw accidentally froze to a metal fence during a heavy winter snowfall. A kind passerby noticed the animal’s distress and used the warmth of her hands to gently thaw the ice and release the cat unharmed.

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China: Driver Narrowly Avoids Crash as Truck Container Tips Over

On June 19, 2023, in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, a Chinese driver narrowly avoided a serious crash when a box truck attempted to pass under a height restriction and its container suddenly tipped over onto a city road. Video shows the container tilting and collapsing sideways as a small passenger car traveling just behind reacted instantly, swerving and accelerating through a narrow gap moments before the truck body hit the ground. The container crashed down seconds later, blocking the road, while the car escaped unharmed. No injuries were reported.

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China: Dog Trapped in Sewer for Over 20 Hours Rescued Unharmed in Hunan

On December 14, 2025, in Hunan Province, China, a man used an excavator to break open concrete and safely rescue a white dog that had been trapped in a sewer for over 20 hours after a neighbor heard it whimpering from beneath the road. According to the owner, the ground surface was restored to its original condition following the rescue.

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China: Construction Worker Encounters Wild Siberian Tiger in Jilin

This is the heart stopping moment that a Chinese woman narrowly avoided danger when she unexpectedly encountered a wild Siberian tiger during a late-night construction job. On November 30, 2025, in Jilin, China, the video captured a tense encounter inside the Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park as excavator operator Liu, a Chinese woman, was working outdoors at night. The footage showed a wild Siberian tiger walking steadily toward her work area. The massive animal moved with calm confidence, stopping several times as it fixed its gaze on Liu. Instead, it observed her silently for a prolonged moment before slowly turning around and walking back into the darkness of the forest. Liu later recalled that her heart nearly jumped out of her chest as the tiger stared at her under the night lights. The video ended with the tiger disappearing into the forest while Liu remained still, visibly shaken but unharmed

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China: Cat Rescued After Getting Head Stuck Under Jewelry Store Shutter

On July 6, 2025, in Fujian, China, a kitten got its head stuck under a jewelry store’s rolling shutter. The shop owner and his wife rescued it minutes later, unharmed, though his wife was in tears. Netizens urged pet owners to check doors carefully.

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China: Lightning Strikes Parked Car in Hubei With Man Inside

On June 28, 2025, in Hubei, China, lightning struck a parked car while a man sat inside on the phone. Sparks flew, but he was unharmed. The roof was slightly damaged, and he drove off safely.

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China: Man Escapes Seconds Before Wind Blows Shed Onto Sidewalk

A dramatic video from Xinxiang, Henan, on June 15, 2025, shows a man trying to protect his potted plant during a fierce windstorm—only to flee seconds before a metal shed crashes down on the spot. Identified as Mr. Yang, the man clung to the plant outside his store before running inside just in time. The shed landed where he had stood moments earlier. Debris was left scattered across the street, but he was unharmed.

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Eating Fireworks Show in Putian

PUTIAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Artists perform a century-old tradition of eating fireworks in Yangwei village, Putian city, Fujian province, China, February 23, 2025. It is reported that the performer, shirtless, rushed into the fireworks more than 2 meters high, swallowed the fireworks, and escaped unharmed.

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Eating Fireworks Show in Putian

PUTIAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Artists perform a century-old tradition of eating fireworks in Yangwei village, Putian city, Fujian province, China, February 23, 2025. It is reported that the performer, shirtless, rushed into the fireworks more than 2 meters high, swallowed the fireworks, and escaped unharmed.

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Eating Fireworks Show in Putian

PUTIAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Artists perform a century-old tradition of eating fireworks in Yangwei village, Putian city, Fujian province, China, February 23, 2025. It is reported that the performer, shirtless, rushed into the fireworks more than 2 meters high, swallowed the fireworks, and escaped unharmed.

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Eating Fireworks Show in Putian

PUTIAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Artists perform a century-old tradition of eating fireworks in Yangwei village, Putian city, Fujian province, China, February 23, 2025. It is reported that the performer, shirtless, rushed into the fireworks more than 2 meters high, swallowed the fireworks, and escaped unharmed.

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Eating Fireworks Show in Putian

PUTIAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Artists perform a century-old tradition of eating fireworks in Yangwei village, Putian city, Fujian province, China, February 23, 2025. It is reported that the performer, shirtless, rushed into the fireworks more than 2 meters high, swallowed the fireworks, and escaped unharmed.

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Eating Fireworks Show in Putian

PUTIAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Artists perform a century-old tradition of eating fireworks in Yangwei village, Putian city, Fujian province, China, February 23, 2025. It is reported that the performer, shirtless, rushed into the fireworks more than 2 meters high, swallowed the fireworks, and escaped unharmed.

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Eating Fireworks Show in Putian

PUTIAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Artists perform a century-old tradition of eating fireworks in Yangwei village, Putian city, Fujian province, China, February 23, 2025. It is reported that the performer, shirtless, rushed into the fireworks more than 2 meters high, swallowed the fireworks, and escaped unharmed.

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Eating Fireworks Show in Putian

PUTIAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Artists perform a century-old tradition of eating fireworks in Yangwei village, Putian city, Fujian province, China, February 23, 2025. It is reported that the performer, shirtless, rushed into the fireworks more than 2 meters high, swallowed the fireworks, and escaped unharmed.

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Eating Fireworks Show in Putian

PUTIAN, CHINA - FEBRUARY 23, 2025 - Artists perform a century-old tradition of eating fireworks in Yangwei village, Putian city, Fujian province, China, February 23, 2025. It is reported that the performer, shirtless, rushed into the fireworks more than 2 meters high, swallowed the fireworks, and escaped unharmed.

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China: Restaurant Employees Rescue Elderly Person Caught In Flood In Huangshan

Three restaurant employees rescued an elderly person caught in a flood in Huangshan, Anhui on June 23. Quick-thinking Fang Jian, Bi Yuefei, and Lu Cheng immediately jumped into the raging flood after an elderly person and his electric bike got caught in the water and pulled him to safety. Luckily, the elderly person was unharmed. Upon learning of the employees' heroic actions, the restaurant owner Mr. Huang awarded them certificates and a bonus of five hundred Chinese yuan each. During a banquet held for commendation, Huang encouraged everyone to emulate their spirit.

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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.

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Israel Pounds Gaza

A view of the residential buildings and school in Gaza that remained unharmed by Israeli bombings on October 9, 2023. Photo by Mohamed Zaanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Israel Pounds Gaza

A view of the residential buildings and school in Gaza that remained unharmed by Israeli bombings on October 9, 2023. Photo by Mohamed Zaanoun/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Fishing port where Japan PM Kishida was attacked

Photo taken April 17, 2023, shows a fishing port in the western Japan city of Wakayama, where a man threw an explosive device at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida just before he was supposed to make a stump speech on April 15. Kishida was unharmed.

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Fishing port where Japan PM Kishida was attacked

Photo taken April 17, 2023, shows a fishing port in the western Japan city of Wakayama, where a man threw an explosive device at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida just before he was supposed to make a stump speech on April 15. Kishida was unharmed.

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Fishing port where Japan PM Kishida was attacked

Photo taken April 17, 2023, shows a fishing port in the western Japan city of Wakayama, where a man threw an explosive device at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida just before he was supposed to make a stump speech on April 15. Kishida was unharmed.

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CORRECTED: Fishing port where Japan PM Kishida was attacked

Screenshot from a video taken from Kyodo News helicopter on April 15, 2023, shows a fishing port in the western Japan city of Wakayama, where a man threw an explosive device at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as he was about to make a speech the same day. Remnants of the exploded device were found near a warehouse shown in the lower right part of the screenshot. Kishida was unharmed.

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Explosives attack just before Japan PM Kishida's stump speech

Photo taken April 16, 2023, shows a fishing port in the western Japan city of Wakayama, where a man threw an explosive device at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida just before he was supposed to make a stump speech the previous day. Kishida was unharmed.

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Explosives attack just before Japan PM Kishida's stump speech

Police officers investigate a fishing port on April 16, 2023, in the western Japan city of Wakayama, where a man threw an explosive device at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida just before he was supposed to make a stump speech the previous day. Kishida was unharmed.

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Explosive attack targeting Japan PM Kishida

Police officers investigate a fishing port on April 16, 2023, in the western Japan city of Wakayama, where a man threw an explosive device at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida just before he was supposed to make a stump speech the previous day. Kishida was unharmed.

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Explosive attack targeting Japan PM Kishida

Police officers investigate a fishing port on April 16, 2023, in the western Japan city of Wakayama, where a man threw an explosive device at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida just before he was supposed to make a stump speech the previous day. Kishida was unharmed.

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Feline rescue

NISHINOMIYA, Japan - A white cat that climbed up a pine tree at Shukugawa Park in Nishinomiya, Hyogo Prefecture, was rescued unharmed Dec. 8 after it could not manage to climb down on its own.

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(2)Car rams imperial motorcade

ASAHIKAWA, Japan - A motorcade carrying Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko proceeds on a street in Asahikawa, Hokkaido on July 4. A minicar attempted to ram the motorcade earlier in the day, but a police motorcycle escort blocked it and the imperial couple were unharmed.

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(1)Car rams imperial motorcade

FURANO, Japan - The car that carried Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during their tour of Hokkaido is parked outside Furano Police Station on July 4. A minicar attempted to ram a motorcade carrying the imperial couple, but a police motorcycle escort blocked it and they were unharmed.

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Relieved father smiles after missing baby found unharmed

YONAGO, Japan - Ken Matsumoto, the father of the newborn baby abducted from Hakuai Hospital in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture, a week ago and found unharmed Jan. 14, smiles at a news conference at the hospital Jan. 15. He and his wife, Kyoko, were reunited with the baby earlier in the day.

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Hijacker of tourist bus in Greece commits suicide

ATHENS, Greece - Photo shows a Greek police headquarters where Christos Kendiras, who hijacked a tour bus carrying 33 Japanese on Nov. 4 near the port of Epidaurus about 180 kilometers southwest of the capital, jumped to his death Nov. 5 while in police custody. All the hostages were released unharmed.

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Hankyu President Takata reports on release of hostages

TOKYO, Japan - Yasuhiko Takata, president of Hankyu Express International Co., meets the press at the company's Tokyo office in Minato Ward on Nov. 5 after a group of Japanese tourists was freed unharmed on Nov. 4. Thirty-three Japanese were released after a nearly eight-hour hijacking ordeal in Greece.

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Japan's Ambassador Okubo speaks of release of hostages

ATHENS, Greece - Japan's Ambassador to Greece Motoi Okubo tells reporters at the Japanese Embassy in Athens on the night of Nov. 4 that all 33 Japanese -- 32 tourists and a tour conductor -- were released unharmed about eight and a half hours after they had been taken hostage by a Greek gunman.

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Japanese tourists in Greece freed, hijacker arrested

ATHENS, Greece - Katsuro Tanahashi speaks to reporters in Athens on the night of Nov. 4 how a tourist bus he was in was hijacked by a Greek gunman earlier in the day. Tanahashi is one of 33 Japanese, who were held hostage for eight and a half hours by the gunman, identified as Christos Kendiras, near the port of Epidaurus, about 80 kilometers southwest of Athens. All the hostages were released unharmed around 7 p.m.

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Kyrgyz officials meet press

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan - Kubanichbek Taabaliyev (L), director of Kyrgyzstan's state-run Kabar News Agency, Kyrgyz First Deputy Prime Minister Boris Silayev (C) and Defense Minister Esen Topoyev (R) meet the press Sept. 2 in Bishkek in relation to a group of hostages abducted by Islamic guerrillas. On Sept. 1, the guerrillas freed three police officers apparently unharmed, as a result of negotiations.

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3 dead, over 180 injured after M7.4 quake hits northeastern Japan

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake off northeastern Japan late Wednesday left three people dead and more than 180 injured across 12 prefectures, and caused a high-speed shinkansen to derail. A Tohoku Shinkansen bullet train derailed between Fukushima Station and Shiroishizao Station, but all 78 passengers and crew members aboard were unharmed, according to East Japan Railway Co. JR East subsequently halted the operation of bullet trains between Nasushiobara Station and Morioka Station, and whether it can resume from next week remains unclear. The operator added that the bullet train service between Fukushima and Sendai stations running in that section is unlikely to resume within this month, pending restoration work. Shiroishizao Station is located between the two.

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(1)Car rams imperial motorcade

FURANO, Japan - The car that carried Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko during their tour of Hokkaido is parked outside Furano Police Station on July 4. A minicar attempted to ram a motorcade carrying the imperial couple, but a police motorcycle escort blocked it and they were unharmed. (Kyodo)

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Kidnapped boy returns home

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Toru Akiyama (L), a 7-year-old boy kidnapped while on his way home from school five days ago, waves at the press at his house in Yokohama, southwest of Tokyo, on April 25 after being rescued unharmed earlier in the day. Toru is being held by his father, Hayato Akiyama. Two suspects allegedly demanded a ransom of 30 million yen from the boy's parents.

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Japan to build negotiation channels to win release of hostages

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe enters his office in Tokyo in the morning on Jan. 22, 2015. The Japanese government is scrambling to secure negotiation channels to urge Islamic State militants to release two Japanese hostages unharmed, as a 72-hour deadline for paying a ransom approaches without notable contact with the hostage-takers. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Kidnappers of famous cosmetic surgeon's daughter arrested

TOKYO, Japan - A car carrying Choi Gi Ho, 54, a South Korean national arrested for alleged kidnapping of the daughter of a well-known cosmetic surgeon, leaves Tokyo's Shibuya Police Station on June 27. The victim, Kanako Ikeda, 21, a senior at Meiji Gakuin University in Tokyo, was rescued unharmed in early morning of June 27. (Kyodo)

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3 rescued unharmed after fishing boat goes missing

KAGOSHIMA, Japan - Three people were rescued unharmed while drifting on a raft Feb. 12 after their tuna fishing boat, the Yukiyoshi Maru, went missing and was found sunk in the sea off Miyazaki Prefecture, the Japan Coast Guard said. Photo, taken from video image provided by the 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters in neighboring Kagoshima Prefecture, shows the raft in waters off Miyazaki Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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Stabbing rampage near Tokyo

A police officer stands guard at the entrance of Caritas Elementary School in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on May 29, 2019, a day after a group of its students were attacked by a knife-wielding man while they were waiting for a school bus. The stabbing rampage killed a schoolgirl and the father of an unharmed pupil. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Stabbing rampage near Tokyo

A police officer stands guard at the entrance of Caritas Elementary School in Kawasaki, near Tokyo, on May 29, 2019, a day after a group of its students were attacked by a knife-wielding man while they were waiting for a school bus. The stabbing rampage killed a schoolgirl and the father of an unharmed pupil. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Unicredit Bank, Pribram, hold-up

The Czech police have arrested the man who took eight people hostage in the Unicredit Bank in Pribram, Czech Republic, December 28, 2018. All the hostages are unharmed and nobody was injured during the police intervention. The bank hold-up was reported around 14:30 and the police operation ended after a riot police unit stormed the bank around 17:00 and caught the man who was armed with a handgun. The armed man took two bank employees and seven clients hostage. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Unicredit Bank, Pribram, hold-up

The Czech police have arrested the man who took eight people hostage in the Unicredit Bank in Pribram, Czech Republic, December 28, 2018. All the hostages are unharmed and nobody was injured during the police intervention. The bank hold-up was reported around 14:30 and the police operation ended after a riot police unit stormed the bank around 17:00 and caught the man who was armed with a handgun. The armed man took two bank employees and seven clients hostage. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Unicredit Bank, Pribram, hold-up

The Czech police have arrested the man who took eight people hostage in the Unicredit Bank in Pribram, Czech Republic, December 28, 2018. All the hostages are unharmed and nobody was injured during the police intervention. The bank hold-up was reported around 14:30 and the police operation ended after a riot police unit stormed the bank around 17:00 and caught the man who was armed with a handgun. The armed man took two bank employees and seven clients hostage. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)

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Unicredit Bank, Pribram, hold-up

The Czech police have arrested the man who took eight people hostage in the Unicredit Bank in Pribram, Czech Republic, December 28, 2018. All the hostages are unharmed and nobody was injured during the police intervention. The bank hold-up was reported around 14:30 and the police operation ended after a riot police unit stormed the bank around 17:00 and caught the man who was armed with a handgun. The armed man took two bank employees and seven clients hostage. (CTK Photo/Vit Simanek)