Watch: Pet Dog Senses Earthquake Seconds Before It Hits Taiwan, Rushes To Warn Family
This video was recently shared on X and purportedly shows a pet dog sensing the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan on April 3.
Experts claim all animals have a sixth sense that helps them see or hear things that a human might not be able to. There have also been previously reported cases of pets alerting families of an electrical fire or even when their humans are sick and don't know it. This recent video is another example of their unmatched instinct. This video was recently shared on X and purportedly shows a pet dog sensing the 7.2-magnitude earthquake that hit Taiwan on April 3.
What happened?
Credit: X/@Yoda4ever
In the video posted by X user Yoda4ever, a small dog can be seen resting on a couch when he suddenly pops his head out of a blanket, jumps on the floor and rushes to one of the rooms on the other side of the house.
How did the family respond?
Credit: X/@Yoda4ever
He soon comes running out, followed by three people who take cover under a table one by one. After seeing his family made it to the living room, the brave little doggo reassumes his position on the couch. This is when the video cuts off. Going by the caption accompanying the post on X, the dog had 'sensed' the earthquake seconds before it hit Taiwan, and rushed to his family giving them a headstart of a few precious moments.
One user explained, ¡°Dogs have been known to possess incredible sensory abilities, including detecting changes in the environment such as earthquakes, even before humans can perceive them. Their acute hearing and sensitivity to vibrations allow them to pick up on subtle cues that precede seismic activity. It¡¯s truly remarkable how animals like dogs can serve as early warning systems, potentially helping to save lives by alerting their owners and giving them time to take precautionary measures.¡±
¡°Wow, dogs truly are man¡¯s best friend! Better start listening to mine more often!¡± wrote another. "Incredible," a third chimed in.
Watch the video here
A dog sensed an earthquake in Taiwan seconds before it happened and alerted its owner..??? pic.twitter.com/1ELFnyCNts
¡ª ?o?g? (@Yoda4ever) April 3, 2024
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