In Kamyshin, a city in the Volgograd region, a cruise boat overturned on the Volga River. The incident claimed one life, left four people injured, and a 12-year-old child remained missing as rescue teams pressed on with search efforts. Local emergency services confirmed the situation and said responders were continuing to search the water for the missing youngster.
Officials described the event as occurring on the evening of April 15 near the Kamyshin embankment, when a pleasure vessel carrying six people capsized in a remote stretch of the river. Rescue crews acted swiftly, pulling two women and two men from the water. Tragically, one more person did not survive the ordeal, and the search for the 12-year-old continues as weather and river conditions permit.
Those saved were transported to a hospital for medical assessment. Two of the survivors, two women aged 39 and 27 respectively, remained under care but were not admitted for extended hospitalization. The other two rescued adults were treated on site or released with minor injuries. The authorities confirmed the deceased individual was a police officer, serving with the Kamyshin area traffic police unit. The officer had taken leave and was on personal time at the moment of the accident.
In the wake of the tragedy, the Southern Transport Prosecutor’s Office ordered a full review of the incident and initiated routine checks to determine contributing factors and to assess safety compliance on the riverbank and vessel operations. Local police and maritime authorities coordinated with search and rescue teams to manage the incident response and investigation.
Public safety officials emphasized that investigations would examine vessel maintenance records, safety equipment status, and crew training to identify any lapses or violations. Community leaders called for calm as families and witnesses awaited clearer updates on the missing child and the overall status of the rescue operation. The case underscores ongoing concerns about river safety in the region and the need for stringent enforcement of safety standards aboard passenger boats on the Volga.
As officers and rescuers expanded their search along the embankment and the river’s edge, the broader regional emergency network remained on standby for additional support. Local authorities reminded residents and visitors to exercise caution when near water, particularly at dusk when visibility can diminish and currents may be unpredictable. The incident is being treated with the seriousness it deserves by regional authorities, who pledged transparency as the investigation progresses. For now, the focus remains on locating the missing child and ensuring that all survivors receive appropriate medical care and support. The situation is developing, and further updates are anticipated from emergency services and the district police as new information becomes available. This event is being tracked in real time by regional authorities and reported by local news outlets with ongoing coverage and official statements.
Earlier, in another region, an eight-year-old girl who accidentally fell into a body of water was rescued but did not survive after being pulled from the water. This separate incident highlights the ongoing dangers near open waterways and the critical importance of immediate supervision and safety measures around children near rivers and lakes. The two events together reflect a broader pattern of river-related accidents that authorities say require continued vigilance and preventive action across the region, especially as warmer weather brings more river activity and tourism to the area.