A resident of Kamchatka and his seven-year-old daughter were overturned while riding a rented stand-up paddleboard on Khalaktyrskoye Lake and required assistance from rescuers. The incident prompted a call to emergency services, which quickly coordinated a response to the scene.
On the water, strong winds caused the paddleboard to overturn, casting the father and child into the chill of the lake. The father acted swiftly, managing to alert his wife, who then contacted authorities and relayed details about the situation. Emergency teams reached the location aboard a service boat and provided immediate help, bringing the man and child back to shore where they were staying in their rented accommodation.
Both the man and the child were found to be very cold and soaked from the incident. However, they did not require medical treatment at the time. Reports from the regional Ministry of Emergency Situations note that the rental paddleboards had been used by the party and that life jackets had not been provided to them during the outing. The quick rescue operation, along with the already equipped crews, helped prevent further danger from the exposure to cold water.
The event underscores the potential risks associated with water sports on exposed lakes where winds can shift abruptly. It also highlights the importance of safety gear and awareness for both adults and children engaging in paddleboarding. Rescue teams emphasize caution, especially when boarding rental equipment, and advise confirming that life jackets and safety equipment are available and properly worn before entering the water.
Nearby reports describe earlier incidents in other regions where people encountered currents and rough conditions while paddleboarding or rafting. In Yaroslavl, three young people helped a woman and her small child who were swept downstream by the Volga’s current. They managed to pull them to shore, with the woman noting that while she knew the rafting route, she had not anticipated such strong currents in that area. These stories serve as reminders that water sport safety is a universal concern across different locales.
Similar situations have been reported in Primorye, where groups of paddlers faced challenges after taking to a lake on stand-up paddleboards. In these cases, the focus remains on rapid response, proper gear, and staying within safe limits to avoid life-threatening scenarios caused by weather and water conditions.