After a mother in central China allegedly set her two tiny children on an air conditioner outside her apartment on the 23rd floor following a fight with her husband, the disturbing story gained national attention. The event happened on October 10 in Luoyang, Henan province, and was captured on camera by neighbors. The South China Morning Post reports that the video went viral.

The children were seen in the video without any protective gear since it was said that their mother was preventing their father from getting to them. The girl was clearly distressed and in tears, while her brother seemed more collected. Although the precise reason for the couple’s disagreement is still unknown, a worried neighbor reported the incident to the police.

“The firefighting vehicle came, and the children were rescued,” said a representative of the regional Women and Children’s Federation, adding that an inquiry into the incident is now under progress. Although it’s unclear whether the mother will suffer any consequences, the police are also investigating the situation.

With over 55 million views on Weibo, the video has gone viral and sparked a flood of responses from Chinese people. Outraged, one user said, “A mother has a duty to safeguard her children. However, she seriously endangered her kids. She isn’t capable of becoming a mother.”

Another said, “She will regret it more than anyone else if there is an accident.” Why take such a drastic step? Relax. Simply file for divorce from him if you can no longer live with him.”

As criticism kept coming in, one user said, “This lady is terrible and nuts! She needs to face harsh legal consequences.”