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Hospital Video Captures Chaos as Earthquake Strikes Mid-Surgery
Footage shows doctors in Japan clinging to an operating table to protect a patient from the violent tremor. The surgery was completed successfully.
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Footage shows doctors in Japan clinging to an operating table to protect a patient from the violent tremor. The surgery was completed successfully. A viral video shows medical staff protecting a patient as an earthquake struck Japan during surgery. After deadly tremors a decade ago, Kumamoto built earthquake-resistant buildings and even trained locals in search and rescue.
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