Vladivostok fishermen do not give up ice fishing, even under threat of death

Despite the last days of March, the fishermen continue Primorye go on the ice, thereby exposing themselves to considerable risk.

So, last weekend at the detached ice swept seven people who were fishing in the bay area dry land. Underwater fishing lovers do not have time to sail away from the coast, however, being on the formed ice "island", they were not able to move on a stable surface. To help the distressed fishermen rescuers arrived, which could in time to notify the danger.

"Despite the fact that the disposal of many rescuers tehsredstv and trained professionals, the situation may be different. From autumn 2012 to spring 2013 were deaths: the formation of ice and when he started to break down, " - Told the "Primorya24" Sergei Aksenov, spokesman for the Chief Directorate GIMS. - "Last year, 25 people were killed, including four children. All because of a childish prank, driving on ice, enter the fragile ice - it all leads to tragedy. There must be a strict control on the part of teachers and parents, explaining the dangers out on the ice and control of a child - these simple things will save children from harm. "

Recall that the traditional 5 to March 25 is the removal of ice from the Amur Bay. Despite the fact that the ice is still thick enough, strong winds and currents can create a single crack of the ice floe, and if it be a man, it can blow out to sea, where the chances of survival are minimal. In addition, because the come warming can stumble upon a place where the ice is thin, which would entail the danger of falling.