Man rescued from Neva River after falling from cruise ship
In Saint Petersburg, the crew of the OMON patrol boat 'Baltika' of the National Guard rescued a man who had fallen from a motor ship in the Neva River. The man was immediately lifted aboard the boat, first aid was administered, an ambulance was called to the pier at Palace Embankment, and the injured person was handed over to medical staff.
Consensus
- A 32-year-old man fell from a cruise ship into the Neva River in Saint Petersburg.
- The man was rescued by OMON 'Baltika', a unit of the Rosgvardia transport division.
- The rescue occurred between the Winter Palace and Troitsky Bridges.
- The man was found in the water and pulled onto a patrol boat.
- He was wrapped in a blanket and taken to the Winter Palace Embankment dock.
- Medical personnel met him at the dock and provided assistance.
- The man was reportedly intoxicated at the time of the incident.
Points of divergence
- The man was described as having been 'enamored by the bridge openings' and was rescued by OMON 'Baltika'. — fontanka
- The OMON 'Baltika' crew was on duty to maintain public order and safety during bridge openings. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- In St. Petersburg, a passenger fell overboard from a motor ship. We show how OMON warmed him up — Фонтанка
- From the Neva, a drunk tourist who fell off a recreational motor ship was rescued — Вести