Two tourists from Saint Petersburg went missing on Lake Ladoga
Two tourists from Saint Petersburg went missing on Lake Ladoga after their kayaks were swept into open waters by strong winds on the evening of July 19, 2023. Search operations continue in both Leningrad Oblast and Karelia, with rescuers unable to proceed due to high waves.
Consensus
- A group of 14 people, including five children, departed from Priozersk on Lake Ladoga via small boats on the evening of July 19.
- Strong winds caused the boats to be swept into open waters of Lake Ladoga.
- Twelve members of the group were rescued that same evening: three children were taken to Berezovo, two people (including one child) were evacuated to Priozersk, and seven others (one a child) were found alive on Selkamaryansaaari Island and later evacuated.
- Two tourists— a married couple from Saint Petersburg— remain missing.
- Search operations are ongoing in the Lake Ladoga area, with rescuers awaiting improved weather conditions due to high waves.
- The North-Western Transport Procuracy has launched an investigation into compliance with water transport safety regulations.
Points of divergence
- The Sortavala Search and Rescue Unit is ready to join the operation on July 22, but cannot launch due to high waves; their search zone is Vyattiko-Berezovo. — fontanka
- No mention of the Sordavala unit or specific search zones; only states that rescuers are continuing operations and that the Procuracy has started an investigation. — vesti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Missing people on Lake Ladoga searched for the fourth day; high waves in Karelia hinder efforts — Фонтанка
- 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