A magnitude 8.7 earthquake struck Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula. According to local media, video footage shows doctors and medical staff in an operating room remaining calm during the violent quake. Instead of fleeing, they firmly held onto the operating table, earning widespread praise from netizens for their medical ethics.
According to CCTV footage released by Russian media "RT NEWS," the video shows four doctors and medical staff inside the operating room. At the time, two doctors were performing surgery when a strong earthquake suddenly hit. The doctors' and staff's first reaction was not to panic or run, but to tightly grasp the operating table.
Another seated staff member immediately stood up to help hold the table, and all four calmly waited for the earthquake to pass.
Another seated staff member immediately stood up to help hold the table, and all four calmly waited for the earthquake to pass.
According to the report, the Russian Ministry of Health stated that these doctors and medical staff stayed with the patient throughout the earthquake and completed the surgery. The patient undergoing surgery is currently in good condition.
Netizens have highly praised these doctors and medical staff for their composure in the face of danger and their admirable medical ethics.