About 30 people disappeared in the taiga in Khakassia. This was reported by control Ministry of Emergencies for the Republic.
The incident took place near the village of Priiskovoe. Several groups of tourists went for a walk. At some point the weather worsened, 28 people could not get out of the taiga and decided to spend the night there.
“At this time, a rescue operation was organized by volunteers from among local residents and holidaymakers,” the publication said.
It was impossible to start the search at night due to low temperatures, strong winds and a snowstorm. Experts went to the site only in the morning. Mi-8 was also put on alert.
Rescue teams were able to locate all passengers. Evacuation is currently underway.
An experienced fisherman who was previously near Yekaterinburg I got there went to the reservoir and disappeared.