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BEIJING, May 4 (Xinhuanet) -- In the remote villages of the quake-stricken Tibet, means of access might mean the difference between life and deaths for hundreds.
The remote village of Laojiang lies 20 kilometers from the nearest town, Gyirong, a small dwelling with 14 households and a population of 74.
It was cut off from the outside world since the earthquake. But a brave and determined team of rescuers has changed that. CCTV was with the team as they headed to this village.
These paths are narrow, steep and littered with rocks from landslides.
But for the first time since the powerful earthquake struck, the village of Laojiang has been reconnected with the outside world.
The village is 20 kilometers away from the nearest town of Gyirong and has a population of 74.
The earthquake has been disastrous for the village.
"Our most important task now is to deliver medicine and food to the village. To carry out quake relief work and to encourage them," Liu Hushan, director of Quake Relief Work In Gyirong, said.
To do that, the 65-member team has to travel on foot, with relief material carried on their backs.
The road ahead - daunting.
"Remember, in case of emergency, save yourself first before you save the goods. There are landslides ahead. You have to be careful. Those behind, you need to be in close communication with those ahead. I emphasize, safety is of the utmost importance! I hope you have a safe journey ahead," Liu said.
But the journey is anything BUT safe. This landslide blocking their path has nearly three million cubic meters of soil and rocks.
The slopes are steep. And rocks are still rolling down.
"Rocks may fall in this area. Watch out and keep your distance," Dondrup, leader of The Rescue Team, said.
The climbs are steep. And with each carrying 15 kilograms of relief goods, the men has to be surefooted.
Danger is just steps away.
Minutes after the team pass through here, THIS occurred.
After six hours, the team finally reach Laojiang Village with the much needed relief goods - tents, and boxes of instant noodles and staple food.
"The way to our village was blocked. They worked very hard and ensured that the relief materials arrived safely," Norbu Tsewang,villager from Laojiang Village, said.
Although repair work is underway, it could be weeks before roads to Laojiang Village are fully cleared. The team says until then, they will continue to carry relief materials to the village.
(Source: CNTV.cn)
