An 8.0 magnitude earthquake struck Sichuan province in China in May 2008, causing massive devastation. Over 32,000 people were confirmed dead and millions of homes were destroyed. However, heroic rescue efforts were undertaken in the aftermath. Soldiers, volunteers, and medical workers rushed to the quake zone to rescue survivors trapped under rubble and provide emergency care, despite extreme conditions. Ordinary citizens also selflessly donated money, blood, and time to aid in relief efforts. While many lives were lost, some survivors, including young children, were miraculously pulled from the wreckage alive.