Bayannur: A flash flood swept through a wild camping site in north China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region late Saturday, resulting in the deaths of eight individuals and leaving four others missing, as reported by local authorities on Sunday.

According to Qatar News Agency, the disaster occurred in the upstream area of a river in Urad Rear Banner in Bayannur City. The incident was confirmed by China’s Xinhua news agency, which cited the banner’s publicity department.

As of Sunday morning, authorities reported that one person had been rescued from the site, while eight fatalities were confirmed, and four individuals remained unaccounted for. Search and rescue operations are currently ongoing as teams continue to comb the area for the missing persons.