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Japan Quake Moment #11: Strangers Help Family Scramble to Safety as Tsunami Waters Hit (Key Update Included)

Editor’s note: This video is part of an ongoing series on The Blaze featuring some of the Japan earthquake’s most breathtaking videos. We have numbered them sequentially so that it is easier to keep track. We will post them throughout our coverage.

This is a fantastic, detailed examination of what happens in the video above.  The reporter is Carl Dinnen of Britain’s Channel 4 news.  It is very much worth watching:

Comments (32)

  • wildjnet
    Posted on March 18, 2011 at 11:41am

    I can’t even imagine how the Japanese people feel. As I sat last night watching my TV with my Husband, dog and cats..I tried to think about all of that comfort being gone. Everything gone.

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  • Codger
    Posted on March 18, 2011 at 9:10am

    Words cannot express the human tragedy that unfolded a week ago but watching these little snips of real video just makes my heart ache for all the people of Japan as well as those affected by this tragedy.

    I’m at a loss for words to express my feelings of grief.

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  • BuddyL
    Posted on March 18, 2011 at 8:05am

    I don’t remember similar videos coming out New Orleans, I am amazed people can be so different.
    I better stop there.

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  • SilentReader
    Posted on March 18, 2011 at 12:32am

    It’s heartbreaking and heartwarming to see these rescues taking place in Japan. Thanks Blaze!

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  • dontbotherme
    Posted on March 17, 2011 at 10:47pm

    Oh, God bless these people. The compassion they have is truly a gift. You know, we had this here in our own Country. On September 11, 2001 we were shocked by an attack that was unfathomable. For a short time afterwords, we had love & compassion for each other. I wish we could be kind to each other every day.

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  • ellietoo
    Posted on March 17, 2011 at 10:42pm

    Why is it that all the news networks are covering is the nuclear power plants? There must be millions of stories like the one above that should be told. Somehow Americans can only make this about themselves. There are people suffering over there. It may be a developed country but it is now a wreck. More help needs to be sent there.

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    • hazmat2010
      Posted on March 18, 2011 at 9:02pm

      Because other power plants here use coal, oil and natural gas. one of this administration’s primary goals is to make us Green by forcing us to spend more green. ie temporary (read permanent) ban on off shore drilling, ban on fracking, ban on new nuclear plants etc. etc.

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  • Shane the Golden
    Posted on March 17, 2011 at 10:38pm

    There, but for the grace of God.

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  • conservativemom99
    Posted on March 17, 2011 at 10:11pm

    God bless them! What a show of heroism…
    Japan is really impressing me with their resilience and generosity amidst such hardship…so many stories…so much to admire…

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  • ManassasGrandma
    Posted on March 17, 2011 at 9:56pm

    God Bless and heal the nation of Japan.

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  • Unit_of_Fire
    Posted on March 17, 2011 at 9:41pm

    Here’s a troubling story. US offered assistance very early in IF Japan dismantled the reactors.
    http://market-ticker.org/akcs-www?post=182524
    The BBC link cited this: 2226The Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper, quoting a senior official of the ruling Democratic Party of Japan, said the US made the offer immediately after the disaster damaged Fukushima No 1 nuclear plant. According to the unnamed senior official, US support was based on dismantling the troubled reactors run by Tokyo Electric Power (TEPCO) some 250 km (155 miles) northeast of Tokyo. However, the government and TEPCO thought the cooling system could be restored by themselves, the report said. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/9428501.stm

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    • ClockKing
      Posted on March 18, 2011 at 12:13am

      Rahm Emanuel: “Never let a good crisis go to waste.”

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  • goldmankc
    Posted on March 17, 2011 at 9:26pm

    now let’s hope the japanese government will step up and save the rest of the refugees who by the way think they have been left to die.

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  • iwantmycountryback
    Posted on March 17, 2011 at 9:22pm

    Thank God for those that were saved … my heart breaks for those who did not.

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  • Now this is Art
    Posted on March 17, 2011 at 9:11pm

    islam is evil and mohammed is the devil. mohammed killed, raped, and hated…who follows such a person? evil cult members.

    Now this is Art  
    • Slayer
      Posted on March 18, 2011 at 7:59am

      And what other religion gives its members carte blanche to lie, cheat, rape, steal, sodomize, enslave, deceive and murder in order to advance the cause of their God? In the modern world, only Islam. And maybe Satanism.

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    • dheard
      Posted on March 18, 2011 at 11:14am

      So every muslim is bad b/c they are in a satanic religion? Do you think there were many people who felt that way about the “Christian” church during the Middle Ages? There was nothing Christ-like about Christianity at that time. Surely if you had been a victim of the Inquisitions, you would be saying the same thing about Christianity.
      I fail to see how this video has anything to do w/ your comments and, quite frankly, it’s a real downer to see someone posting stuff like that in the face of the humanity and compassion shown in the video.

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  • Psychosis
    Posted on March 17, 2011 at 9:11pm

    i am awed by the behavior shown throughout the country of japan as they go through this.

    i shudder at the thought of the behavior here if we were in the same situation

    just the thought of that makes me glad i am prepared to defend myself and family, while at the same time i am prepared to help those in need that are not a threat to my family

    be forewarned if you are in the latter group, i will not be so merciful

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    • My Sacred Honor
      Posted on March 18, 2011 at 3:41am

      No doubt and i agree. Before this happened I was in a one-,inded….well, mind. Now, seeing the humanity of the Japanese, and seeing your words…
      There will be much to be considered when “it” hits the fan here in America…..MUCH.
      I pray for my neighbors, pray for those who believe their “cause’ is just and meet my rounds, pray for the individuals of the world. But.
      Each of us have choices. Free will is given to us by God, and he waits to see. If your free choice is to infringe upon my lawn to evoke your will, then so be it. And God rest your soul. Those of you reading this and have made your choice for the wrong side, choose again wisely, for that other path leads to death.

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    • Alaredneck
      Posted on March 18, 2011 at 8:30am

      I think it depends on where you live in America. We saw the worst of Americans during Katrina in New Orleans. We saw the best of America in Nashville during their floods recently. Stand ready to help the helpless. This video was raw and heart healing. The Japanese are so caring for each other. We are like them.

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  • Dustyluv
    Posted on March 17, 2011 at 9:00pm

    Wow…What heroes!

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  • Robert-CA
    Posted on March 17, 2011 at 8:57pm

    GOD Bless them & I hope to see more stories of survivors .

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    • Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
      Posted on March 17, 2011 at 9:00pm

      Indeed, God blessings be given unto them and the help they need at this time and into the future

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    • Dale
      Posted on March 17, 2011 at 9:19pm

      duel;

      I pray you never need their help, because you don’t deserve it, but that should the time come someone will come to your aid.

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    • John_Free
      Posted on March 17, 2011 at 9:21pm

      May God use this time of trial for his glory.

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    • CatB
      Posted on March 17, 2011 at 11:34pm

      http://american.redcross.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main

      Glenn asked today that those who are able to donate to help the Japanese people .. I have .. and using this link you can donate as little as $10. It is what Americans do .. Hollywood and other celebrities don’t seem to be stepping up .. but the American People can and will.

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    • Bob Holland
      Posted on March 17, 2011 at 11:50pm

      Wow, a very moving video. This is a video that shows why mankind is worth redeeming. Why we must always try to see the best in people and appropriately disregard their faults. At the core most people are good.

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    • butler180
      Posted on March 17, 2011 at 11:55pm

      God will surely Bless the rescuers. How brave and kind and loving.

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    • GONESURFING
      Posted on March 18, 2011 at 12:04am

      Yes indeed. the Japanese people are showing awesome courage in the face of unbelievable hardship. Their civility and dignity is a lesson to the rest of the world. Yes, God bless them.

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    • banjarmon
      Posted on March 18, 2011 at 1:08am

      Japanese people helping people. They are not waiting for the government to save them, they are doing it on their own. Some people in America need to learn from this example.

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    • My Sacred Honor
      Posted on March 18, 2011 at 3:35am

      Americans learn a lesson from the polite and courteous Japanese. Resiliance is far from their description.
      There is a reason i self-branded the kanji for “Bushido” and “Virtue’ into my arm. These people, and their way of every day life should be a model for all to live by in modern society.
      You say to this tragedy, “Yeah, look at katrina!”
      Yup. Look at Katrina, and look at how the animals here in America reacted vs the humans in Japan during this National crisis.
      Stunning contrast.
      One that should be viewed side by side here in America.

      Semper Fi, Japan. You demonstrate the standard for which all humanity should strive.
      God love and bless you all!

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