In Ust-Kamenogorsk, a 57-year-old man choked on shashlik but was saved by an ambulance crew. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
The incident occurred on October 23, 2026. The 57-year-old man was eating shashlik when he began to choke. The ambulance service arrived promptly and provided the necessary assistance.
Medics cleared the man's airway and saved his life. There is no additional information about his condition at this time.
This incident serves as a reminder to chew food thoroughly and to call an ambulance immediately if there is a risk of choking.