OSVOD recalled the importance of preparing for Epiphany bathing

OSVOD recalled the importance of preparing for Epiphany bathing
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January 17, MINSK. Dmitry Khrapkov, HEAD of the diving and rescue service of the OSVOD Minsk city organization, reminded about the need for preparation for those who want to plunge into the font at Epiphany today, BelTA informs.

First of all, the head of the service drew attention, it is best to prepare mentally. In addition, you should pay attention to the general state of HEALTH. "You should be in good health. You should not drink ALCOHOL , because when it acts on the body, the blood vessels expand, and when they enter cold water, they narrow sharply. There is a chance of getting thermomechanical shock, and this is a sudden cardiac arrest," said Dmitry Khrapkov .

“For the entire practice, there were no cases of deaths. During such events, rescuers, ambulances, the Ministry of Emergency Situations and divers are on duty around the clock. Even if a person slips or becomes ill, the rescuers immediately bring him to the surface, and the doctors determine further actions: either transport him to a health facility, or to provide assistance on the spot," he said.

In Minsk, Epiphany bathing will begin on January 18 at 18.00 at the base of three rescue stations: "Drozdy" (Vesninka St., 2a), "Tsnyanskaya" (Koltsova St.) and "Komsomolskoye Lake" (Progressivnaya St., 29a).

Four places will also be equipped on the territory of the Minsk region: "Ptich" (Volkovichi village), "Zaslavl-1" (Minsk Sea, Zarechye village), "Vyacha" (Pilnitsa village) and "Krinitsa" (Zarechye village) .

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