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News18
a day ago
- News18
Watch: Japanese Vlogger Evacuates With Pet Cat And Bird After Tsunami Sirens
Japanese travel photographer documents his evacuation during Russia's 8.8 earthquake on Instagram, highlighting the importance of disaster preparedness with pets. People of Russia were jolted awake when an 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck the country's Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30. The massive tremors caused small tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska, prompting warnings for Hawaii, North and Central America and the Pacific islands south towards New Zealand. Now, a Japanese man, living close to the ocean, captured the gravity of the situation by uploading a video on Instagram. In the clip, the man, a travel photographer and content creator, showed how he evacuated his home with his pets (a cat and a bird) in the hour of emergency. 'I live about a 10-minute walk from the ocean, so when an earthquake occurs, I always have to be mindful of the risk of a tsunami," he shared in his caption. The creator recalled that ahead of the earthquake, the government of Japan had already issued a tsunami warning early in the morning. When he stepped out of his house to check the situation, he found the people in his 'quiet neighbourhood… walking and running with large bags." Realising the danger, he too was prepared to evacuate quickly. 'This was my first time experiencing something like this, so I hadn't made any preparations in advance. My priority was getting my pets—my cat and my bird—out safely. I left the pancakes I was making for breakfast still sitting in the frying pan, quickly packed just a little camera gear into my bag, and headed to the designated evacuation site at the local middle school," revealed the travel vlogger. Residents were taken to air-conditioned classrooms inside the school premises, but pet owners were barred from the facility and had to wait outside. 'What I found unfortunate was that there were tourists at the evacuation site as well. They came here to enjoy Japan, and I couldn't help but worry that they might have felt scared by the experience," wrote the man. His key takeaways from the incident were being fully prepared for such disasters and creating a 'checklist for things to bring in emergencies—like food, water, and pet supplies" so that he can act calmly yet quickly, not only for himself but also for his pets. The internet mostly expressed its concern for the man. 'So glad you're okay", wrote one user. 'The fact that people with animals were not allowed inside is very unexpected to me. Also makes me sad and somewhat angry," admitted another. 'Hopefully, you can find out where to go with pets," wished one person. According to the local branch of the Geophysical Survey of the Russian Academy of Sciences, the earthquake was the strongest to hit the Kamchatka Peninsula since 1952. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz from india and around the world, Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments Location : Delhi, India, India First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Mint
a day ago
- Mint
Watch: Japanese man grabs pets and flees mid-breakfast after Tsunami alert
As a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake jolted areas near Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, tsunami alerts were triggered across coastal regions, including parts of Japan. Among the many who had to evacuate urgently was a Japanese content creator who captured his dramatic escape on camera. Yuu, a travel photographer based in Japan, shared a video on Instagram showing the moment he had to flee his seaside home just minutes after the alert. 'I live about a 10-minute walk from the ocean, so when an earthquake occurs, I always have to be mindful of the risk of a tsunami,' he wrote. In the now-viral clip, Yuu is seen preparing breakfast when he suddenly receives the evacuation alert. Without wasting time, he places his cat into a backpack, carefully secures his pet bird in a carrier, grabs his camera gear, and heads out. "My priority was getting my pets, my cat and my bird out safely. I left the pancakes I was making for breakfast still sitting in the frying pan, quickly packed just a little camera gear into my bag, and headed to the designated evacuation site at the local middle school," he wrote in the caption. He rushed to the designated evacuation centre at a nearby middle school, only to discover that pets were not allowed inside. While many residents waited in air-conditioned classrooms, Yuu and others with animals were made to stay outside in the heat. 'Through this tsunami warning experience, I realised I need to be much more prepared for disasters,' he later wrote in the caption. The video struck a chord online and gathered over 4 lakh views at the time of writing this article. Several Instagram users praised his presence of mind and compassion in the comments section. A user wrote, "I'm glad you and your beloved pets are safe." Another user wrote, "Hope everything got well and you and your pets are safe.I am so glad that your first priority are your pets .Please take care of yourself."
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Hindustan Times
Japanese man flees home with pets mid-breakfast after tsunami alert. Watch
A Japanese man has shared his first experience of evacuating during a tsunami alert after a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck just Russia's Kamchatka peninsula. The earthquake, which occurred on July 30, triggered tsunami warnings and evacuation orders across coastal areas in Japan, Hawaii, and the US West Coast. A Japanese content creator captured his first tsunami evacuation in an Instagram reel.(@Yuu's adventures/Instagram) A Japanese man who lives just a 10-minute walk from the ocean posted a video on Instagram showing how the morning unfolded. 'Since I live close to the ocean, I always have to be mindful of tsunamis after an earthquake,' Yuu, a travel photographer and content creator, wrote. Here's how the creator evacuated with his pets: In the video, the man is seen preparing breakfast when he receives the signal to evacuate. He then immediately puts his cat into his bag and places his pet bird in its carrier, before quickly packing his camera gear and leaving home. 'Through this tsunami warning experience, I realised I need to be much more prepared for disasters,' he wrote. He then rushed to the local middle school, which had been marked as the evacuation point. However, once there, he found that evacuees with animals were not allowed inside. While other residents waited in air-conditioned classrooms, he and others with pets had to remain outside. Check out the post here: Instagram users praised the man's calm response and quick thinking during the evacuation. One of the users, Margaret Clayton, commented, 'I'm glad you are safe, that's so scary!'. Also Read: Royal Caribbean passenger shares tense moments during Alaska tsunami alert Another user, Vicki Dwyer, commented, 'How dreadful that the city does not have a safe place for people with animals.' Many praised the man's focus on getting his pets to safety and shared similar concerns about the lack of access to shelter for animals during emergencies.
