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Rescuers pull Kyrgyz national from water in Kazakhstan after boat capsizes

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • A group of citizens from Kyrgyzstan were fishing on the Tasotkel reservoir in Kazakhstan when their boat capsized.
  • Rescuers from the Ministry of Emergency Situations quickly responded to the scene.
  • The individual who fell into the water was successfully rescued and did not require medical attention.

A fishing trip on the Tasotkel reservoir in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl region turned perilous when a boat carrying citizens from Kyrgyzstan capsized. The group had set out for a day of fishing, but soon found themselves in need of assistance from rescue services.

Responding swiftly to the emergency call, an operational-rescue squad from the Ministry of Emergency Situations (MES) was dispatched to the location. Upon arrival, rescuers located one of the fishermen who had fallen into the water after the boat overturned.

The man was found and pulled out of the water. He did not need medical attention.

— Ministry of Emergency SituationsThe MES reported on the successful rescue operation of a Kyrgyzstani national who fell into the water after his boat capsized.

The individual was successfully pulled from the reservoir and, fortunately, did not require any medical treatment. Following the incident, the MES issued a reminder to residents and visitors in the region, emphasizing the critical importance of adhering to safety regulations on all bodies of water. They urged the use of life jackets and advised against venturing out onto the water during adverse weather conditions.

The Ministry of Emergency Situations reminded residents and guests of the region of the need to strictly observe safety rules on reservoirs, use life jackets and refrain from going out on the water in unfavorable weather conditions.

— Ministry of Emergency SituationsFollowing the rescue, the MES issued a safety advisory to the public regarding activities on water bodies.
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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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