Man in Syktyvkar found himself in distress after capsizing in a boat, but no assistance was provided.
In a concerning incident that took place on Red Hill, a local resident tested a homemade metal boat, leading to a distress call and a rescue operation by the emergency rescue team "SPAS-KOMI" of the Emergency and Civil Defense Committee.
The incident unfolded early on August 11, as the rescue team departed at 6 am. The rescue mission was for a person in distress, who had capsized while testing the homemade boat. Witnesses on a passing boat did not offer assistance.
The victim, after capsizing, managed to swim to the opposite bank. He then asked vacationers for a phone to make a call for help. The rescuers arrived at the scene shortly after and towed the homemade vessel. Remarkably, the victim refused medical assistance.
This is not the first time such a water experiment has ended tragically in Syktyvkar. A search of publicly accessible sources reveals no official measures or safety rules addressing homemade watercraft use in the region, prompted by safety concerns or tragedies. The search results did not contain relevant information about such regulations or incidents in Syktyvkar.
It is crucial to emphasise the importance of adhering to safety guidelines when engaging in water activities, especially when using unconventional watercraft. We urge local authorities to consider implementing safety regulations for homemade watercraft, to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
- Despite the lack of official safety regulations for homemade watercraft in Syktyvkar, there have been past incidents resulting in tragedy, such as the one involving a man who capsized while testing a homemade boat.
- The general-news of the rescue operation serves as a call to action for sports enthusiasts and hobbyists to adhere strictly to safety guidelines when experimenting with unconventional sports equipment like homemade boats, to prevent similar accidents in the future.
