Community worker remains missing in landslide-hit Chongqing

According to Zhang Weiling, Party secretary of the Shatuo community, community workers spotted scattered falling rocks at around 8 am and immediately issued an alert. Local authorities quickly organized the evacuation of residents to safety.

However, a landslide struck during the evacuation, burying some people. Zhang said Gong lost contact at around 9 am while assisting with the relocation effort.

Gong, in his 20s, joined the Shatuo community as a community worker in May 2025 after graduating from Southwest University of Political Science and Law. Colleagues described him as responsible, diligent and committed to self-improvement.

The other three community workers on duty at the time were confirmed safe, Zhang added.