On the afternoon of April 13, a passenger boat overturned near Taolinkou Village, Liujiaying Township, Lulong County, Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, causing 31 people to fall into the water, 12 people have died so far, and 6 people are missing. This sudden tragedy is heart-wrenching. And the survivor in front of us is fortunate to have escaped this catastrophe of life and death. He experienced the whole accident firsthand, and now he came back alive, but he still has palpitations. Let's listen to his personal experience and feel this thrilling encounter.
"I was there waiting for the ship to come back, but I didn't expect such an accident to happen. Mr. Zhang, a survivor, recalled, "I noticed that the boat didn't seem to be equipped with life jackets, and I asked the staff why they didn't, but they just said it was safe, so I decided to get on the boat." "
What is outrageous is that just as Mr. Zhang was about to board the ship, the "ship of death" capsized. "I just stood on the shore and watched the boat tilt a little bit and then the whole thing fell into the water. At that moment, I really thought I was going to die in the sea. "
Mr. Zhang said that the tourists around him were in a huge panic, "some were desperately swimming to the shore, while others were desperately trying to hold on to the hull of the boat." I also struggled to swim for a long time, and I almost died. "
Sadly, not everyone escapes the clutches. According to the Lulong County Government of Qinhuangdao, Hebei Province, the accident caused 31 people to fall into the water, 12 people have no vital signs, and another 6 people are missing. The families of these victims are suffering unimaginably at this moment.
"I just think I'm so lucky to have escaped this. But I also feel very sorry for those who were killed and missing. Mr. Zhang shed tears of sadness, "It's so unfair that they just want to come and play, but they innocently suffered such a tragedy." "
According to the preliminary investigation, the main causes of the accident may be as follows:
1. Safety hazards: As Mr. Zhang said, there was a lack of basic life-saving equipment on board. This is undoubtedly one of the important reasons for the evil consequences of the accident.
2. Inadequate supervision: As a tourist attraction, the relevant departments should have stricter supervision over the safety performance of ships and life-saving equipment. But it is clear that there is an omission in this link.
3. Lag in emergency response: Although the search and rescue work has been intensive, six people are still missing, indicating that the emergency response plan and rescue capacity need to be further improved.
4. Tourists' own lack of safety awareness: Even though Mr. Zhang found that there were safety hazards on the ship, he finally chose to board the ship. This shows that tourists' own safety awareness needs to be strengthened.
For this tragedy, we can't help but ask: if there was really enough life-saving equipment on board, or if the relevant departments were more strictly controlled, would this tragedy be avoided?
As a veteran news blogger, I deeply feel that this accident is related to the lives of ordinary people, and we should pay close attention to it. Relying only on the investigation and summary after the fact, I am afraid that it will be impossible to recover the lost life. We should approach the root causes of the problem from multiple angles and put an end to the same tragedy.
First of all, as an operator of tourist attractions, the safety of ships and equipment must be strictly controlled. It is not only necessary to be equipped with adequate life-saving equipment, but also to regularly inspect and maintain it to ensure that nothing goes wrong. At the same time, safety education and training should also be strengthened for staff to improve their safety awareness and emergency response capabilities.
Second, the relevant government departments should also shoulder their due regulatory responsibilities. Formulate stricter safety standards and management measures, increase law enforcement, and severely punish violations. At the same time, it is also necessary to improve the emergency plan to ensure that in the event of an accident, a quick and effective response can be made.
In addition, we should fundamentally raise the public's awareness of safety. Through various channels, we will publicize safety knowledge to the majority of tourists, guide them to be vigilant at all times, and take the initiative to report suspicious situations. Only when everyone has the necessary safety awareness can we truly prevent such tragedies from happening.
Netizen: How many families and families have been ruined and killed by such a big accident, is it useful to hold them accountable? Prevention is the fundamental thing.
Netizen: The regulatory authorities have a great responsibility!
In closing, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the families of the victims. I know that no words can soothe the pain in your hearts, but I hope that you will be able to rely on each other and support each other during this difficult time. I believe that no matter how great the challenges you face, as long as you are strong, one day, you will be able to overcome your grief and regain hope in life.
This tragedy is undoubtedly a wake-up call for us. As a veteran news blogger, I will continue to monitor the follow-up of this matter, and work with readers to discuss the root causes of security issues and contribute to building a safer society. Let's join hands and dedicate love and kindness to this world.