In the Poltava region, on a reservoir in Gorishni Plavny, during bad weather, lightning struck a training group at a local yacht club. As a result, a teenager disappeared in the water.
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The press service of the Poltava region police reported this on November 1.
It is noted that the accident occurred around 17:20.
According to preliminary information, during canoe training in Barbara Bay, a group of 5 people was returning to the shore due to worsening weather conditions. At this time, the canoe in which the minor, born in 2007, was located was struck by lightning. As a result of a lightning strike, the minor disappeared into the water, the report says.
Search efforts are continuing at the scene, with the participation of water police, State Emergency Service employees, municipal guards and members of the public. The search continues both on water and on land.
The Unified Register of Pre-trial Investigations contains information under Part 2 of Art. 137 (improper performance of duties to protect the life and health of children, if they resulted in the death of a minor or other grave consequences) of the Criminal Code.
Search and rescue efforts continue as police investigate the circumstances of the incident.
Source: Racurs
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