Missing Tourists in Flood-Swept Houses in Sakhalin: Search Continues
Following a flood on August 23rd that swept cabins in the Uglegorsky district, search teams found three recreational cabins in the Tavda River near Lesogorsk. Two tourists are missing from the eleven lost, though no people have been found in the discovered cabins. The search is challenging, utilizing helicopters and drones while authorities investigate duty derelictions.
Search teams found three recreational cabins in the Tavda River near the mineral springs of Lesogorsk after a flood. The incident occurred in connection with a flood on August 23rd, which swept away cabins in the Uglegorsky district. A total of eleven tourists were lost, two of whom are considered missing. The search efforts are hampered by the lack of roads and therefore require foot marches. So far, no people have been found in the discovered cabins. A helicopter is currently in use to support the search activities, and the plan includes the use of drones. The responsible authorities have also initiated an investigation into the derelictions of duty that led to the disappearances after the flood.