Three Dead, 20 Missing After Boats Capsize in Guizhou, China

Two tour boats carrying around 70 people capsized on the Wu (Liuchong) River in Guizhou province, southwestern China, after a sudden storm brought heavy rain, hail, and strong winds during the May Day holiday, a peak travel period. As of Sunday evening, at least three people were confirmed dead, 60 were hospitalized, and up to 20 remained missing, with rescue operations involving hundreds of personnel, divers, and underwater robots continuing into the night. Many passengers were pulled from the water or swam to safety, but dense fog and rough waters complicated rescue efforts. The incident occurred despite prior warnings from the China Meteorological Administration about severe weather and calls for heightened safety during the holiday. Video footage showed chaotic rescue scenes, including CPR being performed on victims and capsized boats drifting upside down. The capsizing follows other recent tourism-related accidents in China, highlighting ongoing safety challenges during major travel periods.