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A Canadian man volunteered in Taiwan after a typhoon, earning fame for his cleanup work and being dubbed "Shovel Superman."
A 24-year-old Edmonton man, Jaron Rosso Wiigs, spent 10 days volunteering in Hualien County, Taiwan, helping clean up after a typhoon that caused widespread flooding and debris.
Arriving on October 1, he joined thousands of local volunteers, shoveling mud and clearing blocked sewers despite limited language skills.
Motivated by surviving a near-fatal fall in Banff, he said he felt compelled to give back.
His efforts, captured in a viral video showing him working in a manhole, earned him the nickname “Shovel Superman.” The footage, shared by a Taiwanese blogger, highlighted his dedication and the warmth of the community, which wrote encouraging messages on dusty car windows.
Rosso Wiigs expressed deep gratitude, praised Taiwan’s people and culture, and said he plans to return.
His actions drew international attention and inspired others to contribute to recovery efforts.
Un canadiense se ofreció como voluntario en Taiwán después de un tifón, ganándose fama por su trabajo de limpieza y siendo apodado "Superhombre de la pala".