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Tens of thousands of tourists stranded in Wolong will start helicopters to participate in the rescue

Tens of thousands of tourists stranded in Wolong will start helicopters to participate in the rescue

Affected by heavy rainfall, mountain torrents and debris flows occurred in many places in Wenchuan County. On August 20, the reporter learned from Wolong Special Administrative Region of Wenchuan county that by the afternoon of August 20, more than 11900 tourists had been detained in Gengda Town, and more than 2300 were placed in the consistent School of Wolong Special Administrative Region. Meanwhile, more than 4000 tourists were evacuated along the road.

In addition, 7 people lost contact at mizigou in the SAR, 2 were seriously injured, and 60 people were trapped and needed rescue; One person is missing at Liu's house foundation, and more than 160 people have been successfully rescued; The lion's castle has been confirmed safe.

A total of 68 houses in the town were flooded, many bridges were damaged and waterworks were damaged.

As of August 21, 96 people and tourists above Longtan Power Station in Wolong Special Zone had been trapped for more than 30 hours. Due to the great difficulty of rescue at the trapped point, the armed police force has established a take-off point in Gengda consistent primary school. At present, the helicopter has begun to prepare for take-off. Meanwhile, 22 armed police have also set out to prepare for the transfer of the wounded and trapped.