Dramatic rescue of baby captured

The baby had been buried under the collapsed building for a day and a night before being eventually rescued, CCTV reported.

The child has been sent to the hospital for treatment and has been in stable medical condition.

Chinese media reports stated the incident had taken place in Wangzongdian Village, where roads had been blocked by floods.

At about 2pm on Tuesday the water levels rose dramatically, and both the baby and mother were trapped in the building, Chinese media Red Star News reported.