Snowmobile with people on board falls through ice on river in Russian region

04.11.2024 15:46

In Yakutia, a snowmobile fell through the ice, and its driver and passenger disappeared.

The incident occurred on the Olenyok River in the Olenyoksky District, according to the regional rescue service's Telegram channel.

On Sunday, November 3, a snowmobile was discovered that had fallen through the ice.

Further investigation showed that two local residents were riding the snowmobile. However, no people were found in the area of the emergency.

The rescue service clarified that the search for the driver and passenger is ongoing.

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A local police officer went to the scene of the incident. He was assisted by three local residents.

If necessary, the search party will be expanded.

The progress of the search operations is under the control of the regional rescue service.

At the start of the search, all that was known was that people set off on a snowmobile on the evening of Saturday, November 2.

Dmitry Bobrov Author: Dmitry Bobrov Editor of Internet resources