Taiwan Earthquake: Sea-like wave in swimming pool leaves man trapped in water, WATCH

As images of shaking buildings and panicked crowds flood the internet, a harrowing video from Taiwan has surfaced, depicting a man trapped in a swimming pool amidst the chaos of a 7.4-magnitude earthquake that struck the country’s east coast on Wednesday.

The viral footage captures the man struggling in the pool amid surging waves caused by the earthquake, yet remarkably maintaining composure despite the perilous circumstances. According to reports by the British broadcaster BBC, the incident occurred at a hotel’s rooftop pool in Taipei, Taiwan’s capital city.

Following the widespread circulation of the video, social media platforms buzzed with expressions of concern over the situation in Taiwan, which faced extensive damage from the earthquake, including collapsed buildings and tsunami warnings stretching to Japan and the Philippines.

Reactions poured in online, with users expressing shock and admiration for the man’s calm demeanor amid the crisis. Meanwhile, another video shared on social media depicted a rooftop swimming pool cascading water like a waterfall from a neighboring building.

The earthquake, described as the most powerful to hit the island in decades, claimed at least nine lives and left thousands injured. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed condolences, extending India’s solidarity to Taiwan’s resilient population.

In his message, Prime Minister Modi conveyed deep sadness at the loss of lives and wished a speedy recovery for the injured. He emphasized India’s support for Taiwan as it navigates the aftermath and strives towards recovery.

Despite ongoing rescue efforts, many remain stranded in areas inaccessible due to massive landslides triggered by the earthquake, particularly in tunnels traversing Taiwan’s mountainous terrain from north to south.