As of 15 May 2023, 20 people, including 1 child, have drowned in the region.
As of 15 May 2023, 20 people, including 1 child, have drowned in the region.
The most frequent cause of death by drowning (more than half of all incidents) is swimming while intoxicated. We all know that recreation by water bodies is often accompanied by the consumption of alcoholic beverages, and, as is known, alcohol blocks the normal functioning of the brain. Under its influence, a person cannot control their actions or coordinate their movements as required for safe swimming.
Important! An intoxicated person is unable to adequately assess the situation and may commit acts they would never commit when sober!
It is forbidden: to swim in water bodies while intoxicated. Alcohol further dilates blood vessels, and after immersion in cold water, a sharp spasm occurs. In open water, this can be fatal.
Also among the main causes of accidents on the water is a gross violation of safety rules. Swimming in water bodies not adapted and not equipped for these purposes often ends tragically. There are many cases where some people, showing off their skills, swim far from the shore, dive and jump into the water in unfamiliar places. As a result of such actions, one can not only die but also be confined to a wheelchair for life due to injuries sustained from impacts.
Important! Swim only at designated beaches within the area marked by buoys or floats.
It is forbidden to: swim beyond the boundary markers and move away from the shore for significant distances while swimming, as well as to cross the water body without urgent necessity (rescuing people).
Many citizens own various watercraft (boats, jet skis, motorboats, etc.) for personal use, while others use rented ones. In any case, water recreation enthusiasts must remember that operating any watercraft requires strict adherence to safety rules during their use, the violation of which can lead to irreparable consequences.
Important! All persons on board a watercraft must wear life jackets.
It is forbidden to:
- exceed the established number of people on board;
- operating watercraft while intoxicated;
- operating a watercraft to enter areas marked by buoys designated for swimming;
- jumping into the water from a boat;
- sitting on the sides, moving from place to place, and transferring to other boats or vessels;
- going out on the water in watercraft not suitable for this purpose;
- approaching watercraft too closely, as whirlpools, waves, and currents can form nearby, potentially pulling a swimmer under.
We would like to place a special emphasis on the safety of children and adolescents near water bodies. They sometimes behave too carelessly and overconfidently, running and fooling around near the water, without sensing any danger. Parents must understand that no matter how old their child is, whether a preschooler or a student, they should not be near the water unsupervised. It is parents who are obliged to talk to their children about everything that could happen, warn them about dangers, and explain the consequences.
Important! Rules for parents:
- do not let your child go to the beach alone;
- do not lose sight of them while they are swimming (do not assume that a child is grown up and an excellent swimmer);
- choose a designated beach, as there are lifeguards on duty there.
Thus, we see that water is indeed a dangerous element that forgives no mistakes. And if safety rules are not followed, both those who cannot swim and those who swim well can drown. Accidents can happen in both large and small water bodies, and the main cause of their occurrence is human carelessness.
