In the Yellow River Stone Forest Mountain Marathon cross-country race held in Gansu on May 22, 21 people have been confirmed dead.
The Jingtai Yellow River Stone Forest Scenic Area, where the event was held, has been urgently closed.
On May 23, Mr. Gao, who had witnessed the public safety incident of the Gansu Marathon cross-country race, accepted an interview with Chinanews.com and recalled the scene.
It is the third time for Mr. Gao to participate in the race here and he is very familiar with the track, but he said that it is the first time he has encountered such extreme weather. The strong wind wrapped raindrops on his face and his eyes could not be opened. , I can only squint a seam, I chose to return on the hardest part of the road.
Like the players who withdrew down the mountain, Mr. Gao said that he could see people lying on the side of the road that could not move, and foaming at the mouth.
But the problem is that every player is full of helplessness, and it is fortunate to be able to persevere.
Mr. Gao believes that the weather in many races is much worse than this time, and there are many races above 4000 meters above sea level, but the problem lies in a normal summer. Everyone thinks that it will be hot on the track and wears summer clothes. To such a situation.
The 2021 (4th) Yellow River Stone Forest Mountain Marathon and Country Revitalization Healthy Running will start at 9 am on May 22. Nearly 10,000 people will participate in the race and healthy running, of which 172 participants will participate in the 100-kilometer mountain cross-country race. .
(Reporter Wei Jianjun and Liu Yutao produced Shan Lu)
Editor in charge: [Bian Liqun]