Due to strong winds, boats were swept into the open waters of Lake… (унести · ветер · поиск)
Due to strong winds, boats were swept into the open waters of Lake Ladoga. On July 20 in the waters of Lake Ladoga, searches for tourists whose kayaks were carried away by wind into open water continue.
Consensus
- Two tourists are missing after their boat was swept away by strong winds on Lake Ladoga in Leningrad Oblast.
- The incident occurred on July 19, when a group of 14 people departed from Priozersk via the Tikhaya River.
- Strong wind caused the boats to lose control and be carried into open waters of Lake Ladoga.
- A search operation is ongoing in the lake's waters for the missing individuals.
- Twelve members of the tourist group, including five children, were rescued on the evening of July 19.
- The North-Western Transport Prosecutor's Office has launched a check into compliance with water transport safety legislation.
Coverage (3 sources)
- Search continues in Leningrad region for two tourists whose boat was swept away by wind — Вести
- Missing tourists on Lake Ladoga may have been swept to another region; Karelia prepares for search — Фонтанка
- For the second day, missing tourists are being searched for on Lake Ladoga who were swept away by a strong wind in a boat — Фонтанка