2 deaths, Guangdong Jieyang One Dragon Boat overturned Li River during training | Leader | Guangdong Jieyang
Situation report
At around 8:10 am on June 22, 2023, two dragon boats from the Economic Cooperation Society in Denggang Village, Denggang Town, were undergoing training at the Li River in the village. One of the boats overturned, causing 35 people to fall into the water. After full rescue efforts, 34 people were rescued and 1 person is missing; Among the rescued personnel, three injured individuals were urgently sent to medical treatment, one of whom lost vital signs, and two were not in life-threatening condition.
After the accident, the main leaders of the Rongcheng District Committee and Government immediately issued instructions, and the district and town leaders immediately rushed to the scene to organize rescue and treatment work. After full search and rescue, the body of the missing person was found at 17:10 on the same day.
Preliminary investigation shows that the cause of the accident was due to water entering one side of the cabin of the dragon boat while turning, causing the boat to lose balance and roll over. At present, the relevant aftermath work is underway.
Denggang Town People's Government
June 22, 2023
Source | Rongcheng Published