The mountains were full of people; even if you found something and wanted to hide it, there was no way to keep it a secret, so more people went down the mountain to search.
Many people indeed had some success; some, not afraid of danger, even fished out many things from the lake. After all, many were caught by the flood midway, carrying with them many belongings. Food and bedding were all wrapped tightly in waterproof oilcloth due to the rain, so many floated on the water and did not sink, some being washed to the mountain edge by the waves.
As long as you weren't afraid of falling into the water, you could think of ways to fish it up.
Indeed, many people did this. For the sake of themselves and their families, they had no choice but to fish despite knowing the dangers.
Of course, everyone wasn't foolish and took necessary precautions.
