UPDATE - Death toll climbs to 10 after tourist boats capsize in southwest China

UPDATES DEATH TOLL, ADDS LAST MISSING PERSON FOUND, CHANGES HEADLINE, LEDE, BODY

By Anadolu staff

ISTANBUL (AA) - The death toll in southwest China from the capsizing of four tourist boats has risen to 10, as the last missing person was found, state-run media reported Monday.

Sudden strong winds caused the boats to capsize Sunday in a river in Qianxi City in Guizhou province, plunging 84 people into the water, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Rescuers have located all 84 people as of 12.45 pm local time (0445GMT), with 10 people dead, 70 receiving hospital treatment for injuries, and four rescued with no injuries.

Provincial authorities reportedly deployed around 500 emergency responders to coordinate rescue efforts.

China’s May Day holiday from May 1-5 resulted in a significant increase in domestic travel, with many tourist destinations experiencing heavy crowds, according to government data.

*Writing by Islamuddin Sajid