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Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News
BOGOTA, June 7 (Xinhua) — Four rafts and a kayak capsized on Friday after the Guejar River in central Colombia suddenly flooded, leaving several people missing, the National Disaster Risk Reduction Authority said.
The incident occurred in the municipality of Mesetas, in the department of Meta. The rescue operation is ongoing with the support of local authorities, firefighters from nearby towns and the Colombian Aerospace Force.
The missing people were reportedly taking part in recreational activities when the river suddenly burst its banks.
Videos posted on social media suggested more than 20 people may have been injured, though officials said the number was being verified. –0–