Woman rescues two teenagers who fell through the ice in Zhytomyr region

Woman rescues two teenagers who fell through the ice in Zhytomyr region

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A postman rescued two boys, aged 10 and 11, from the icy Uzh River in Korosten, Zhytomyr Oblast. Both teenagers are now safe.

Teenagers aged 10 and 11 years old fell through the ice on the Uzh River in Korosten. Both children were rescued by a postman who heard the children's cries and came running to help. Later, the police and doctors arrived. law enforcement officers and doctors arrived. Now the children's lives are not in danger. The case was reported by. was reported by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and the State Emergency Service of the region, UNN reports.

In Zhytomyr region, two children, 10 and 11 years old, fell through the ice. Security police, rescuers and a concerned woman helped the boys who were drowning in the icy water. They were handed over to doctors. Currently, the children's lives are not in danger. 

- said the Ministry of Internal Affairs.

Details

According to the State Emergency Service in Zhytomyr region, the incident on the Uzh River occurred on December 7 at about 16:00.  It was at this time that rescuers received a call that two teenagers had fallen through the ice.

It is known that a younger boy fell under the the younger boy fell through the ice. His friend immediately began to call for help. adults and at the same time help his friend get out of the ice trap. But he did not he didn't calculate his own strength and ended up in the water as well. 

While rescuers and an ambulance were on their way to the scene, a postman heard the children's screams. Tatiana, who lives near the river.

Taking a dog leash from a woman who was walking her dog nearby, she threw it to the she threw it to the younger one and pulled him to the shore with her last strength. Next Tetiana climbed into the icy water and helped the older teenager get closer to the shore. 

- the rescuers' press service told about the woman's actions.

Upon the arrival of the rescuers at the scene, a police officer security officer carried the second boy in his arms to the shore, where he handed him over to the rescuers. The SES officers brought both boys to an ambulance.

Additionally

The Ministry of Internal Affairs reminded the rules of of behavior on water bodies in winter:

  • It is important that children skate on the ice under adult supervision.
  • Play on thin ice and ski or sled down a steep bank from a steep bank onto the ice is dangerous! Due to the sudden load, the ice can crack.
  • Before stepping on the ice of a body of water, check the thickness of the ice cover with a ice cover by using a long, pointed stick (ice pick) or other similar object, but always lightweight and easy to hold in your hand. in your hand.
  • Jumping and running on the ice, gathering in large groups in one place is dangerous.
  • Only skate in approved and equipped areas.

"Take care of yourself and your loved ones!", - call the law enforcement officials.