Bystanders guarded hundreds of scattered Chinese notes on a road until police arrive in northern China.

The video was filmed in Handan City in Hebei Province on October 11.

Stretching almost three metres, these notes formed a blanket of cash right by the pedestrian walkway.

The pedestrians who happened upon it didn't take advantage of the situation. Instead of pocketing the money while no one was looking, they decided to stand guard over the sprawling cash and promptly reported it to the police. They patiently waited by the money's side until officers arrived to secure the scene.

Mr Duan, one of the eyewitnesses, described the astonishing situation, "By my estimate, there must be around 10,000 yuan (£1,130) to 20,000 yuan (£2,300). It felt like a scene straight out of a movie. We decided to stand by it, ensuring the wind didn't carry away the notes before the police could get here."

After sharing details with the patrolling officers and ensuring the money was safely in the hands of authorities, Duan and other bystanders left the scene.

Local police responded to the incident, revealing they have since located the owner of the lost money.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

10月11日中午，河北邯郸，在马路靠近人行道的一侧，洒落了上百张百元大钞，排列开来有近三米。路过的行人没人监视，而是在报警后，守在这堆钞票边上直到警察赶到。
据目击者段先生介绍，“目测有一两万吧，感觉像电视里才能看到的情景，我们在一旁守着，生怕它们被风吹走了。”在与巡警交流记录完情况后，段先生一行人便离开了现场。对此，当地警方回应称，目前已经找到失主。