Tragedy in the Republic of Moldova: An adult and 2 children drowned after capsizing by boat
According to the first information, there were four people in the boat that capsized and could not get out in time. A witness immediately called 112 and police crews, divers and doctors went to the scene as soon as possible. Unfortunately, the rescuers could do nothing. Police have launched an investigation to determine exactly how the tragedy happened.
The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations states that the bodies of three people were recovered after the boat they were in overturned in the middle of the pond. The call to Service 112 was received at 16.23. The rescuers and divers from the Comrat Rescue and Fire Department carried out underwater search works on the spot.
Rescuers recovered three dead bodies, including a child, from the Meseni pond in Comrat. Rescuers observed the minor’s body on the surface of the water 20 meters from the overturned inflatable boat.
The fourth person, who is allegedly in the boat with the three, was found at home, according to the press release. IP n.
This fourth person had been searched following the water incident. She was found unharmed at home by IP Comrat employees.