Flash floods hit Longcaogou of Pengzhou, Southwest China's Sichuan Province on Saturday. Seven people (kill) and eight others slightly injured. Local authorities announced on Sunday, noting that some tourists were camping in the dried-up river were trapped in the flood after failing (escape) in time.
More than 500 (rescuer) are conducting a search of valleys and rivers to find lost tourists over the weekend, said local authorities, adding that at least 15 professional rescue teams, (include) mountain rescue and diving rescue teams, are taking part in the rescue work. The rescue work at the scene (draw) to a close. Longcaogou was hit by floods in 2015 and 2017, it has not stopped tourists from visiting the area.
Meanwhile, Longcaogou has been (wide) recommended on social media platforms a "new Instagram-worthy location" and a "nice holiday resort. " Many bloggers posted pictures of the valley's beautiful scenery and their trips on lifestyle-sharing platforms with captions recommending that people go there.
