During a powerful 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, a surgical team displayed extraordinary courage and professionalism. A video that has gone viral on social media captures the moment when the operating room began to shake violently due to the earthquake. Despite the tremors, the medical team continued their operation without pause, showcasing remarkable grit and focus. Reports confirm that the surgery was completed successfully, and the patient is now in stable condition. The earthquake also caused a tsunami, with waves reaching up to 4 meters (13 feet), and prompted evacuation warnings across Japan and the United States.
Damage was reported in Kamchatka, with the local governor stating that this was the strongest earthquake in decades. Tsunami waves were also observed in areas such as California and Hawaii.