China: Organizan una vigilia en honor a las victimas; hay 77 muertos y mas de 360 desaparecidos

A vigil was held in Jianli for the victims of a boat accident on the Yangtze River. Only 14 people were rescued, while most of the 456 passengers, mainly elderly tourists, remain missing. Recovery teams have found 77 bodies and are preparing to salvage the boat. The focus has shifted from finding survivors to recovering bodies and the vessel.

What was the purpose of the vigil held in Jianli?

• To protest against government policies

• To welcome tourists to the city

• To pray for the victims of the Yangtze River boat disaster

• To celebrate a local festival

How many people were initially rescued from the Yangtze River boat disaster?

• 14

• 360

• 77

• 456

What was the primary demographic of the passengers on the boat?

• Young students

• Local fishermen

• Business professionals

• Elderly tourists

What did the woman interviewed hope for the victims?

• That they would be blessed in heaven

• That they would be remembered in history

• That they would be found alive

• That they would return home safely

What is the current focus of the recovery operations?

• Finding more survivors

• Recovering the bodies and the boat

• Searching for missing luggage

• Conducting a memorial service