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16-year-old boy missing at sea during storm: large-scale search continues for the fourth day

Безвісти зниклий під час бурі 16-річний підліток: пошукова операція триває вже четвертий день. Photo: glavcom.ua

The search for a 16-year-old boy who went missing at sea during a storm continues in Chornomorsk, and he has not yet been found. Rescuers have been working for the fourth day, examining the seabed and the coastline.



«As of the morning of August 1, a total of 81,500 m² of the seabed has been searched, of which 45,000 has been done using an underwater drone. Specialists have also examined 60 km of coastline. Search operations are ongoing,» the message states.


Such tragedies have occurred more than once in various regions of Ukraine. In Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, and Mykolaiv regions, there have also been cases of drowning among children and teenagers, which underscores the importance of following safety rules near bodies of water.



Conclusion


The search operation in Chornomorsk continues for the fourth day, and rescuers are continuing to assist in the search for the missing teenager. The situation serves as a reminder of the importance of safety when swimming and the need to follow swimming regulations in open water bodies.