Drones, ATVs and service dogs begin patrolling Kazakhstan's beaches
In Kazakhstan, the bathing season began on June 1, so the Ministry of Emergency Situations launched mass raids on water bodies across the country. The most unexpected methods are used to monitor Kazakhs on the water. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
Rescuers are engaged in patrolling water bodies, training and warning citizens.
In the Almaty region, for example, employees of the Department of Emergency Situations conduct inspections even at night. Special attention is paid to places of mass recreation, including the Kapshagai reservoir and Lake Kolsai.
During inspections, the Ministry of Emergency Situations uses ATVs, drones and service dogs.
"In addition, preventive work is carried out in children's health camps, where conversations and briefings on safe behavior on the water are held," the department added.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations added that in the first week of the bathing season, 43 people were fined in the Almaty region. In addition, five small vessels were placed in a special parking lot, the owners of which went out on the water without documents and numbers.
Earlier, Kursiv wrote that rescuers intensified patrolling on water bodies in Astana.
Safety measures during the bathing season
Specialists of the Ministry of Emergency Situations urge citizens to follow safety rules on water bodies. In particular, it is recommended not to swim in prohibited places, not to leave children unattended, and not to enter the water while intoxicated.
The department also noted that it will continue to use modern technologies, including drones and ATVs, to monitor the situation on water bodies. Service dogs help rescuers in search operations.
Statistics and prevention
According to the Ministry of Emergency Situations, in the first week of the bathing season in the Almaty region, 43 people were brought to administrative responsibility. Violations are mainly related to non-compliance with safety rules on water bodies.
In addition, five small vessels were placed in a special parking lot due to the lack of documents and numbers from their owners. These measures are aimed at strengthening order on the water and preventing incidents.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that it will continue raids and inspections, as well as strengthen explanatory work among the population.
--- *This article was prepared based on material from Kursiv Media.*