Hundreds of Rafters Create Multicolored Logjam as They’re Crammed into Gorge

Hundreds of tourists are recovering from a rafting trip to remember after overcrowding resulted in them being stuck in a multicolored logjam in Guiyang, China.

The incident on July 19 was captured in footage released by the Associated Press, which showed some of the rafters happily floating around, while others splashed their paddles in the waters of what appeared to be Nanjiang Grand Canyon.

A few of the paddlers also attempted to maneuver their colourful crafts through the waterway and find an exit while sporting their helmets and life jackets.

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According to the Associated Press, the floating logjam was created by large visitor numbers during the peak tourist season in Guiyang.

On the official website of Guiyang, China, the canyon is described as being located 25 miles from downtown Guiyang, capital of southwest China’s Guizhou province.

“It has complicated terraces, eccentric rocks and wonderful ecology, which give it a unique beauty,” according to the site.

“With an altitude of over 100 meters (330 feet), it looks like a traditional landscape painting. Huge rocks have fallen into the river and been battered by the waves for millions of years, giving them a variety of beautiful shapes and features,” the site adds.

“Rafting is the top attraction, featuring two sections: a 4.5-kilometer (2.7 miles) ‘leisure drift’ with gentle waters ideal for families, and a 7-kilometer (4,3 miles) ‘adventure drift’ packed with rapids and dramatic canyon scenery, perfect for those seeking a sense of excitement,” added China Daily.

“Visitor numbers continue to climb, with weekend rafting capacity reaching up to 8,000 people per day,” it continued.

PEOPLE has contacted the Guiyang Municipal People’s Government for comment.