A surgical team in Kumamoto, Japan, was caught mid-operation when the July 28 earthquake struck, according to Abu Ali Express. One doctor secured the emergency exit while the rest of the team shielded the patient with their bodies throughout the shaking.
An operating team in Kumamoto, Japan, was in the middle of a procedure when the July 28 earthquake struck, according to Abu Ali Express. One doctor secured the emergency exit while the rest of the team protected the patient with their bodies for the duration of the shaking.
As The Zioneer reported at the time, the quake registered a magnitude of 7.1 with its epicenter in Kumamoto Prefecture. It prompted tsunami warnings across seven prefectures, brought down a shopping mall, and left at least 34 dead within two days. The account of the surgical team adds a human perspective to the disaster response.
The report does not identify the hospital or describe the patient's condition afterward. It relies on a single source and has not been independently confirmed.
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