Rescuers in the Bukhtarma reservoir in the Samara district of East Kazakhstan found a man and a woman who did not return to the recreation center after a boat trip. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Kursiv Media.
According to the regional emergency department, during the day vacationers went to the reservoir, but after a few hours they stopped making contact. Three hours later, relatives asked for help.
Rescuers began searching and found the man and woman about two kilometers from the shore. They were brought to land.
The vacationers did not need medical assistance.
The emergency department reminded that before going to the reservoir, it is necessary to follow safety rules and inform relatives about plans and expected return time.
Earlier, Kursiv reported that three citizens of Uzbekistan died in a traffic accident in the Kyzylorda region.
Details of the rescue operation
The incident occurred on August 22, 2026. The Bukhtarma reservoir in the Samara district is a popular recreation spot in East Kazakhstan. The vacationers went on a boat trip and did not return on time, causing concern among relatives who contacted rescuers.
Rescuers conducted search operations and found them at a distance of two kilometers from the shore. The rescuers who arrived at the scene safely brought them to land.
Safety rules
Emergency department specialists remind about the need to follow these rules before going to the water:
- 01Check the weather forecast before going out;
- 02Wear life jackets;
- 03Inform relatives about the route and return time;
- 04Keep communication devices in a waterproof case.
Following these rules will help avoid tragic consequences.
Previous incident
Earlier, it was reported that three citizens of Uzbekistan died in a traffic accident in the Kyzylorda region. This incident once again drew attention to road safety issues in the region.
Rescuers once again urge citizens to be careful on reservoirs.