They are looking for a canoeist in Baikal, his friend in a rubber boat caught in a storm was found. This information appeared on Web site Baikal search and rescue team of the Ministry of Emergencies of the Russian Federation.
Rescuers learned about the incident in the water area of Lake Baikal on the evening of July 4. It was later learned that two people were caught in a storm at the mouth of Upper Angara and were separated due to strong winds.
One of the tourists, traveling by rubber boat, managed to contact the emergency service. After searching for an hour and a half, he was found in the Dagara Bay area, about 2 kilometers off the coast, and was taken aboard a rescue boat. It was stated that he remained in contact during the search efforts.
by Telegram channel Babr MashThe man is 54 years old and his missing rafting partner is 50.
The search for the tourist was suspended for one night, but is currently ongoing.
Previously earthquake in Baikal magnitude 4.7.