A devastating magnitude-7.9 earthquake struck Myanmar last week, claiming at least 2,886 lives and leaving over 4,639 injured, according to official statistics. As rescue teams continue operations, stories of survival emerge from the rubble. Among them is Mang Shi, a Chinese travel vlogger who documented his turbulent evacuation from Mandalay to Yangon during the crisis.
Speaking to CGTN, Mang described feeling violent tremors near the iconic U Bein Bridge in Mandalay on March 28. "The ground shook like never before," he recalled, noting that foreign tourists were swiftly relocated to rural areas northeast of the city. Along evacuation routes, he witnessed collapsed buildings – stark reminders of the quake's destructive force.
The following day, Mang embarked on a grueling 17-hour bus journey to Yangon, joining hundreds of displaced residents. His account highlights both the urgency of disaster response efforts and the resilience of affected communities.
