Brave surgeons shield patient with their bodies as 6.8 earthquake shakes operation room in Japan
The video showing how two surgeons kept a patient out of harm’s way was captured at Japan’s Kumamoto General Hospital.
A viral video captured the bravery of two surgeons in Kumamoto, Japan, who shielded a patient with their own bodies during an earthquake. The incident occurred on July 28 at 4:30 pm in the operating room of Kumamoto General Hospital. The earthquake, with a magnitude of 6.8, caused chaos in the operating room, displacing medical equipment and rendering a few medical professionals unconscious.
Despite the intense shaking, the surgeons managed to keep the patient steady and calm. The hospital spokesperson, Shotaro Yoshihara, expressed gratitude for the surgeons' dedication, stating that the hospital would work quickly to resume operations after the tremors ceased. The video has garnered praise from viewers, who lauded the doctors for their commitment to patient safety.
The earthquake caused widespread destruction across Kumamoto, killing 38 people and causing several buildings to collapse.
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