Ministry officials report that three travelers were rescued when they were rafting on the Seimkan River in the Magadan Region. The incident concluded with a helicopter evacuation to a safe location, according to a published statement from the department’s telegram channel. [Citation: Ministry of Emergencies of Russia]
According to the available details, two men from Moscow and one Australian companion embarked on a journey aboard a rubber boat. During the excursion, the craft suffered a breakdown, forcing the group to seek shore. [Citation: Ministry of Emergencies of Russia]
The group faced additional challenges as the nearest settlement lay about 75 kilometers away from the accident site, and the surrounding terrain proved to be impassable for land travel. Rescue crews emphasized that the rugged conditions on land hindered any immediate overland assistance. [Citation: Ministry of Emergencies of Russia]
Official reports indicate that specialists from the Magadan search and rescue team located the tourists with the help of a Mi-8 helicopter belonging to the emergency service and safely transported them to Magadan. The statement notes that none of the passengers required medical attention at the time of evacuation. [Citation: Ministry of Emergencies of Russia]
Earlier, on the morning of August 27, five travelers were reported missing in Buryatia due to rising water levels in a river. Those who found themselves in danger were recovered by a Mi-8 helicopter and taken to Nizhneangarsk for safety and assessment. [Citation: Ministry of Emergencies of Russia]
Separately, reports from Saint Petersburg indicate that one of the founders of the Alisa group disappeared. This development has been noted in updates from local authorities and related safety agencies. [Citation: Ministry of Emergencies of Russia]