Boat Capsizes in Zixing City
On Saturday afternoon, a tour boat carrying 29 people capsized in Zixing City, in the Chinese mainland’s Hunan Province. Sudden, strong winds swept across the lake, catching passengers off guard and sending the vessel into the water.
Swift Rescue Operations
Local rescue teams rushed to the scene and pulled 28 people to safety. Of those rescued, 27 suffered no life-threatening injuries, while one remains under medical care. Teams continue to search for one passenger still missing.
Authorities’ Advisory
Local officials have urged travelers and residents to keep an eye on weather updates and follow safety guidelines when venturing onto local waterways.
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1 missing after tour boat overturns in central China's Hunan
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