Guiyang (China): Eight people were drowned late Monday when their boat capsized on a lake in China's southwestern province of Guizhou, officials said.

According to officials the accident occurred at about 9 p.m. when they were returning to their homes after attending a wedding party.

The boat capsized on the Yelang Lake in Benjie village of Puding county.

All eight bodies were brought to the shore by rescue officials. The 21-sq-km artificial Lake is a popular place for local tourists.