On July 25, 2024, a beachgoer in Yingkou, Liaoning province, northeastern China, experienced a rare wildlife encounter. In a water current, the man stumbled upon an exceptionally small seahorse, its body no thicker than a human finger and displaying a light brown hue.

Netizens and the filmer himself were all amazed that seahorses, usually considered deep-sea animals, were found in the shallow waters of the sea. Holding the delicate creature carefully in his hands, the seahorse appeared fragile and vulnerable.

Recognizing the need to preserve its life, the man chose to release the tiny seahorse back into the ocean, ensuring its safety and continuing the natural balance of the marine ecosystem.