Five individuals on a boat on Lake Baikal were poisoned by carbon monoxide and could not be saved, according to the Investigative Committee of Russia. The information came through a Telegram channel connected to the agency. The tragedy unfolded near Cape Tonky on Lake Baikal, where the driver and four passengers were found without any signs of life aboard the vessel. The report did not specify whether there were additional passengers on board. The Investigative Committee and forensic teams launched a comprehensive set of inquiries to determine all factors surrounding the incident, and a criminal case has been opened in connection with the event. The authorities emphasize that the investigation will examine the source of the carbon monoxide leak and any contributing circumstances. Attribution: Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.
In April, reports indicated that two 14 year old schoolgirls died in the Bazarno-Karabulaksky district of the Saratov region after inhaling carbon monoxide in a bathroom. Authorities indicated the fire or stove chimney was blocked, which led to the release of the deadly gas. Investigators initiated a criminal case to pursue accountability and prevent similar tragedies in the future. Attribution: Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.
Earlier, a man in Nizhnevartovsk reportedly inhaled carbon monoxide inside a garage and remained unconscious for a month. Local responders and medical personnel coordinated care during and after this dangerous exposure, while authorities documented the incident for further review. Attribution: Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.
Additionally, a family in the Kursk region reportedly survived a fire at home with the help of a cat named Kusik. This account is shared as part of ongoing coverage related to safety incidents and emergency responses. Attribution: Investigative Committee of the Russian Federation.