Ministry of Emergency Situations of Abkhazia urged tourists not to swim in Lake Ritsa

SUKHUM, 9 Aug. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Abkhazia urged tourists not to swim in the high-mountainous lake Ritsa, as there is a risk of getting into an accident due to the under-explored bottom and cold water. Earlier, the Russian Embassy in Abkhazia urged Russians vacationing in the republic to refrain from swimming during unfavorable weather conditions, as well as in places where swimming is strictly prohibited. In Abkhazia, the Russians were rescued who went to sea on paddleboards Rescuers say that the bottom of the lake is under-examined, it has a difficult topography, low water temperature, moreover, because of the Lashypsy river flowing into the lake in Ritsa, a strong underwater current is formed. «All this significantly increases the risk of accidents on the water. In this regard, the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Abkhazia reminds that swimming in Lake Ritsa is strictly prohibited and is fraught with tragic consequences.» republic drowned 12 vacationers from Russia. 12 vacationers from Russia drowned in Abkhazia since the beginning of the tourist season