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4 missing in east China Sea

Xinhua, January 12, 2015 Adjust font size:

Four people are missing in waters off the east China coast after their boat capsized in a strong gale, authorities in Zhejiang Province said on Monday.

The missing are members of a five-man sand boat crew. One has already been rescued.

Taizhou city authorities said they suspect the boat may have been carrying too much weight.

A China Coast Guard ship, and local official and civilian rescue teams are continuing the search. Endi