Horrifying video shows chaotic scene after four US Cornell College teachers ‘brutally’ stabbed in busy Chinese park

Officials have claimed the attack was an isolated incident and a manhunt is underway for Cui Dapeng, 55, who is believed to have attacked the group after bumping into one of them at the park, per .

The attack happened on what was a public holiday in China, according to local officials, which has left lawmakers shocked.

"Horrified that multiple Cornell College faculty members were brutally stabbed in China," Iowa Representative Ashley Hinson said.

"My team has been in communication with Cornell College & will do everything in our power to bring these Iowans home safely."

Fellow Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks tweeted that officials are working with the US Embassy to "ensure that the victims first receive quality care for their injuries and then get out of China in a medically feasible manner."

No exchange students were caught up in the attack.

Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has urged that the victims be brought back safely.

Video of the aftermath circulated on X, formerly known as Twitter, showing people lying on the ground covered in blood, however, no trace of the footage has been found on Chinese social media

'BRUTAL' STABBING

US officials in the State Department have also launched an investigation into the attack.

Chinese officials stressed the attack won't impact exchange relations between the two universities.

The partnership between Cornell College and Beihua University launched in 2018.

Beihua officials provide funding that allows American lecturers and professors to teach computer science and physics for two weeks.

Cornell chiefs gushed about how the partnership with the Chinese institution opens up connections with international universities.

"For Beihua, they can attract more students because there are prestige factors to being associated with a nationally-recognized American college," Joe Dieker, the dean of Cornell College, said.