Despite the passing of the 72-hour golden window to find survivors, rescuers are still frantically searching for signs of life in earthquake stricken areas in southwest China's Yunnan and Guizhou provinces. So far, 81 people are confirmed dead with more than 800 injuries from Friday's strong quake.

One of the hardest hit areas is finally reached.

A medical team entered Luozehe Village in Yunnan Province on Saturday, bringing in much needed relief supplies to those who were lucky enough to make it through alive.

During their journey up the mountainous terrain, medical workers helped other residents evacuate to safer ground.

Mudslides and falling debris in the mountain passes are presenting dangers to both rescuers and residents.

Luozehe, the epicenter of the quake, continues to see large boulders falling from the upper hillsides.

An emergency vehicle transporting the injured from Luozehe to Yiliang County was trapped in a valley after rocks blocked the road.

Two other emergency vehicles were also trapped.

Local firefighters rushed to the area, using a bulldozer to clear the road so the injured could get to hospital.

Meanwhile, the Central Government has allocated more than one billion yuan ($158 million) to Yunnan to help with disaster relief and reconstruction.

According to the earthquake relief headquarters in Yunnan, subsidies and compensation provided to the families of the deceased have been increased from 10,000 to 20,000 yuan ($1,580-3,160) for each victim, which will be distributed immediately.

(CNTV.cn September 10, 2012)