16 dead during mountain marathon in China's Gansu (2)

Rescuers are on standby at the Yellow River Stone Forest tourist site in Jingtai County of Baiyin City, northwest China's Gansu Province, May 23, 2021. At least 16 people were confirmed dead and five others missing during a mountain marathon 100 km cross-country race in northwest China's Gansu Province, rescuers said Sunday. Extreme weather hit the area during the race which was held on Saturday morning in the Yellow River Stone Forest tourist site in Jingtai County, Baiyin City. (Xinhua/Fan Peishen)