On July 15, a couple residing in Dongying, Shandong province, were involved in an accident while searching for cicadas in a local green belt. According to reports, the wife accidentally fell into an open sewage manhole. Upon seeing his wife fall, the husband climbed into the shaft to provide assistance and remain with her until help arrived. Local firefighters were dispatched to the scene and successfully extracted both individuals from the manhole shortly after the incident occurred.

The event highlights the risks associated with foraging for cicadas, a traditional summer activity in parts of China. While the husband's actions were described as an attempt to ensure his wife's safety, the incident also draws attention to the maintenance of infrastructure in residential areas. The report from Dazhong Daily, cited by the South China Morning Post, confirms that both individuals were rescued without further complications. No injuries were detailed in the initial reports, and the couple's current condition remains stable following their extraction from the sewage shaft.