DHAKA: At least 14 people went missing and a child was dead after a leisure boat capsized on a large lake in southwestern China during strong winds.

The incident occurred on Saturday afternoon in Sichuan province on Bailong Lake, a man-made lake that translates as ‘White Dragon’ and has an area of more than 60 square kilometers, abcnews reports on Sunday (June 5). 

The lake is surrounded by mountains and a tourist attraction. The boat was carrying 18 people and the three survivors were receiving treatment.

The child was pulled out from the water and given emergency treatment, but died at a hospital.

The search for the missing continues.

BDST: 1206 HRS, June 5, 2016
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