20 dead in extreme weather in China cross-country race

STORY: China Race Deaths - 20 dead in extreme weather in China cross-country race

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RESTRICTIONS: No access mainland China; No archive; No re-sale

TYPE: Mandarin commentary

SOURCE: CCTV OFF-AIR

STORY NUMBER: 4327274

DATELINE: 23 May 2021 - Baiyin

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RESTRICTION SUMMARY: NO ACCESS MAINLAND CHINA, NO ARCHIVE, NO RE-SALE

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Baiyin, Gansu Province - 23 May 2021

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1. Various of rescuers gathering to discuss rescue

2. Rescuer showing photos, with runners' location information on smart phone

3. Various of leaders of rescuers instructing orders, checking rescue team to prepare rescue

STORYLINE:

Rescuers in China say at least 20 people have died and one is missing in extreme weather during a mountain marathon cross-country race in the country's northwest.

The rescue headquarters quoted by the official Xinhua News Agency said hail, freezing rain and gale winds hit the 100-kilometer (60-mile) race in the Yellow River Stone Forest tourist site in Baiyin city in Gansu province around 1 p.m. Saturday.

It said participants suffered from physical discomfort and the sudden drop in temperature. Some went missing and the race was halted.

Early Sunday, 20 people were found dead and the search for one more is underway, Xinhua said. More than 700 rescuers are taking part.

Xinhua said a total of 172 people joined the race and 151 are confirmed to be safe.

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