Body of drowned boy recovered from Primorye river

Rescuers recovered the body of a drowned 11-year-old boy from a tributary of the Ussuri River and handed it over to police. The child, who was swept away by the current, had been searched for several days in Kirovsky District, the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for Primorsky Krai reported.

The tragedy occurred on July 19 near the settlement of Gornye Klyuchi. The boy was searched for by rescuers, police, volunteers from several search teams, and local residents from the settlement and the village of Krylovka.

In the volunteer group PrimPoisk, condolences were expressed to the relatives and it was reported that the search groups did everything possible.

«We checked the shoreline, the water area, combed along the coast. We worked in difficult conditions, at the limit of our strength. Low bow to you for your dedication and humanity. Take care of yourselves and your children. Water does not forgive mistakes,» the message said.

The press service of the Investigative Department of the Investigative Committee of Russia for Primorye (SKR) reported that a criminal case has been opened. According to investigators, the child was swimming in an area located on the left bank of the Draguchina channel (a tributary of the Ussuri River) near the settlement of Gornye Klyuchi in Kirovsky District.

Investigators have ordered forensic examinations to determine the exact cause of death.

On July 17, surfers prevented a mass tragedy at Cape Vyatlina on Russky Island. Due to a strong rip current, eight vacationers ended up in the sea, and the athletes helped bring them to shore.