26 Fatalities Recorded in Rivne Region Water Bodies in 2025

26 Fatalities Recorded in Rivne Region Water Bodies in 2025

During this year’s safety season, which lasted three and a half months, rescue divers from ROKARSVO assisted 619 people in the water. As a result of their efforts, 26 individuals were saved from drowning in the Rivne region.

This is reported by Rivne24

Unfortunately, during this period, 26 people also lost their lives, including two children. In total, since the beginning of the year, 35 people have died in the region’s water bodies.

As of September 15, swimming in the water bodies is no longer recommended, as the water temperature has dropped below 18 degrees Celsius:

  • Bile Lake: +15°C
  • Khrinnyky: +17°C
  • Basiv Kut: +17°C (although swimming is not advised here due to water pollution)