Dalian rescue team completes work in Jilin

He added that the rescue operations were further complicated by swift currents, requiring the use of ropes for the team members to navigate the water safely. "Without the ropes, standing in the flowing water would have been impossible, as it would have posed a significant risk of being washed away," he said.

The search and rescue efforts involved clearing fallen trees and removing vehicles that obstructed the roads. In some cases, heavy machinery was required to dig through debris. During the initial stages, when the team did not have access to such equipment, they used hand tools like picks and shovels to clear the way.