Terrified tourists fled as a snowball rolled down, breaking barriers at a scenic spot in southwestern China.

Video filmed in Nyingchi City in Tibet Autonomous Region on March 8 shows terrified tourists screaming and running away as a massive snowball suddenly rolls down a mountainside, crashing through barriers and heading straight towards them.

A visitor shouted, "Come back quickly!" to alert others to the danger.

A spokesperson for the Kadling Gorge scenic area addressed the incident, attributing it to climatic conditions. It's common for snow to accumulate near the waterfall due to slow melting. The snowball, formed from ice accumulated by the waterfall and covered with snow, rolled down unexpectedly.

The spokesperson emphasized that despite its dramatic appearance, the slope was relatively gentle, spanning only a few meters, and did not qualify as an avalanche.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported from the snowball incident, and operations at the scenic area remain unaffected.

The spokesperson highlighted safety measures in place, including barriers installed in accessible areas to ensure visitor safety. Additionally, staff members are stationed throughout the area to respond promptly to any unforeseen circumstances.

The scenic area pledges to continue strengthening safety protocols to guarantee the well-being of all visitors.

The video was provided by local media with permission.

3月8日，西藏林芝市卡定沟景区内，一处瀑布附近的山坡上突然有巨大的雪球状积雪滚落，撞击开下方的围栏冲向游客。雪球滚落的瞬间，游客一边惊慌撤退，一边大喊“快回来”，提醒其他游客注意安全。
3月11日，卡定沟景区一名工作人员就此次事件回应称，由于气候原因，景区内瀑布附近常有积雪，雪化速度较慢。而此次滚落的雪球正是由瀑布水流结冰并裹上积雪形成。该工作人员强调，虽然雪球滚落看起来惊人，但实际上坡度并不大，仅十余米，并不属于雪崩现象。此次雪球滚落事件并未造成人员受伤，景区运转一切正常。
该工作人员提到，景区内凡是游客能够到达的地方都设有围挡，以确保游客的安全。同时，景区也安排了专人值守，随时应对可能出现的突发情况。景区也将继续加强安全管理，确保游客的游览安全。