A Tragic boating incident in Astrakhan ends with two deaths after alcohol was involved
In the Astrakhan region, a somber incident unfolded when two people drowned after drinking alcohol in a car along the Volga shore. The regional investigative committee’s regional investigative department confirmed the events, outlining a sequence that began with a casual evening among friends near a home in the Trusovsky district.
According to investigators, on the night of November 25, a local resident went fishing near a house in the Trusovsky district. A friend reached out to him, and they arranged to meet. The plan shifted when they walked to the Volga Riverbank. As the night progressed, two more acquaintances joined the group, a man and a woman, and the gathering extended to the river’s edge.
Information released by the ministry states that alcohol was consumed inside the vehicle. The car then started, accelerated, and eventually rolled into the river. The driver and passengers faced a dangerous situation as the water surrounded the car, leading to a tragic outcome.
Witnesses reported that the woman and the man managed to escape from the vehicle, but the other two passengers, who were seated in the front, did not survive. The precise circumstances surrounding the incident are under investigation by the authorities to determine the sequence of events that led to the drowning and to assess whether any safety violations contributed to the tragedy. The investigation is ongoing, with investigators gathering statements, examining the scene, and reviewing vehicle and alcohol-related factors. These efforts aim to provide a clear explanation of how the incident occurred and to identify any preventative measures that could reduce similar risks in the future. (Investigation Committee, regional SU)
Earlier reports indicated a separate incident where two people drowned after an accident in a swamp near Chelyabinsk, underscoring broader concerns about safety near bodies of water and the potential dangers of alcohol consumption in such environments. (Investigation Committee, regional SU)