Chinese teen rescued by drone in just 1 minute during Guangxi flood

In a remarkable rescue operation in China's flood-hit Guangxi region, a youth stranded on a rooftop surrounded by raging waters was airlifted to safety by a heavy-lift drone — all in under a minute.

The dramatic video of the rescue has gone viral on social media, drawing widespread amazement.

According to Chinese media, the drone used in the operation was capable of lifting up to 100 kilograms.

It was deployed in the wake of devastating floods caused by torrential rains across southern China, which brought 13 major rivers to dangerous levels in Yunnan, Guizhou, Guangxi, and Hainan provinces.

Unbelievable! A drone rescued a man trapped in floodwaters in China’s Guangxi. The drone can lift a 100kg weight. pic.twitter.com/KTc1ZaeffG

— Li Zexin (@XH_Lee23) June 28, 2025

State media reported that the floods have affected over 180,000 people, with more than 68,000 residents relocated to safer areas.

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Thousands of emergency responders have been mobilized at local and provincial levels for debris clearance, road restoration, and infrastructure repairs.

Officials say China is increasingly relying on advanced technologies, including heavy-duty drones, for disaster relief operations amid worsening climate-related challenges.