11 people drowned in the river in Kazakhstan

They wanted to bathe in the river on the way back from the wedding. Children are said to be among the victims. 11 people suddenly drowned in the Syrdarya river flowing through the Turkestan region of Kazakhstan. The tragedy happened on the evening of August 21. Residents reported to the rescue services that people had drowned. It is noted that 11 of the 20 people who went to bathe drowned. It is said that there are five minor children among them. "They may be members of the same family or relatives, they have similar names. There were several brothers and their children. As the relatives said, they decided to leave the wedding and relax by the river. There the coast is very slippery and the depth begins immediately. It seems that someone tripped, fell into the water and began to drown. Others tried to save him. They didn't even have time to bathe, they were all dressed. This place is not intended for bathing. "It seems that someone slipped and fell into the water while walking along the shore," said the Turkestan regional administration. The bodies of eight people were removed from the water, and the search for the rest continues. Employees of the Regional Emergency Situations Department are working at the scene. 16 vehicles and 6 boats were involved in the search.