Husband rushes to protect wife and child in Taiwan earthquake

A video showing a husband rushing to protect his wife and child during the Taiwan earthquake was widely shared on social media recently, Pear Video reported.

In the footage, the woman and their child can be seen on a bed while the man sits at a desk when the magnitude 6.5 earthquake hit Hualien County Tuesday night.

As the earthquake struck, the husband rushes to keep his wife and child in his arms, trying to protect them with his body.

The touching moment melted the hearts of Chinese netizens who praised the man for his sense of responsibility. Someone commented, "He's a true man! A good husband and a good father."

Some eagle-eyed web users also noticed that the wife's first reaction in the incident was to protect their child as well, regardless of her own safety. "What selfless love!" someone added.

Video from Pear Video