In May 2008, Sichuan province, China, was rocked by a catastrophic earthquake, one of the most devastating in its history, shattering lives and landscapes with merciless force. Amid the rubble and despair, glimmers of hope and humanity shone through like beacons in the darkness. David Ferguson, a British scholar who lived through the tremors firsthand, shared his observation of people’s resilience and compassion that emerged in the wake of this tragedy. #China #Sichuan #earthquake #story #wenchu

236K views · 1.4K reactions | "We searched for a long time ... we still couldn't find my daughter." The 2008 Sichuan earthquake killed a generation of children. Their parents still want answers. | South China Morning Post | Facebook

15K views · 189 reactions | On May 12, 2008, a devastating 8.0-magnitude earthquake hit Wenchuan County, southwest China’s Sichuan Province. 15 paratroopers bravely jumped from a height of nearly 5,000 meters, with no ground guidance or weather data, to open a vital air rescue corridor. Review this extraordinary moment and honor their courage and sacrifice. #Trending For more: https://english.cctv.com/ | CCTV | Facebook

109K views · 591 reactions | A life-or-death struggle unfolded in a Sichuan park as a woman fell into a freezing river. When a tossed lifebuoy failed to reach her, a local firefighter plunged into the bone-chilling depths without hesitation. Battling the current, he secured the victim and swam her toward the bank, where police and teammates successfully hauled them both to safety. #EverydayHero | CCTV | Facebook

26K views · 632 reactions | How can anyone not appreciate a dog. They will do anything for us. Even our Sri Lankan community dogs, though they are not trained like these dogs, they protect neighbourhoods from thieves, drug dealers etc.. There are many dogs currently helping to find the people who are buried under the rubble after the tragic earthquake in Thailand and Myanmar. Video credit - Jaojore on Tik Tok | Otara Gunewardene | Facebook

81K views · 803 reactions | China: Footage shows how teachers rescue student when earthquake hits Sichuan | Watch #China For more videos: https://bit.ly/2SKYQg0 | Zee News English | Facebook