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Storm Capsizes Tourist Boats in Guizhou, 10 Dead

5/5/2025

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A sudden storm on May 4 turned a day of adventure into tragedy in Guizhou, southwestern China, as four tourist boats capsized, claiming ten lives and sending 70 others to the hospital. With 84 people plunged into the Wu River, President Xi Jinping has called for urgent rescue operations and stronger safety protocols at tourist attractions to prevent future disasters.

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A sudden storm on May 4 turned a day of adventure into tragedy in Guizhou, southwestern China, as four tourist boats capsized, claiming ten lives and sending 70 others to the hospital. With 84 people plunged into the Wu River, President Xi Jinping has called for urgent rescue operations and stronger safety protocols at tourist attractions to prevent future disasters.