China: Man Narrowly Escapes Whirlpools While Rafting in Chongqing

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China: Man Narrowly Escapes Whirlpools While Rafting in Chongqing

This video captured the moment a Chinese man was nearly swept into several whirlpools while rafting on the Yangtze River on July 15, 2025, in Chongqing. The footage showed his inflatable boat being pulled into strong currents, spinning rapidly in circles. The man struggled to regain control as the vessel teetered dangerously, caught in the whirlpools and spinning repeatedly. Eventually, he managed to steer to safety and paddle into calmer waters.

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  • China Video Recording Date/Time: July 15, 2025, Video Location: Chongqing

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