In the Irkutsk region, the beach is officially ready for use. In the reservoir, buoys separate swimming and catamaran areas, and safety rules and water temperature are posted at the entrance. Rescue equipment is on site, and four trained rescuers are on duty in two recreation areas. Swimming is allowed only when the water is at least 18 degrees and there are enough rescuers.
The long-awaited summer is in full swing. As reported by the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for the Irkutsk Region, the beach is fully ready for use - buoys have been installed in the reservoir’s water area, separating the area for catamaran swimming from the bathing area.Information about the rules for rescuing drowning victims, as well as the water and air temperature, is posted on special information stands at the entrance to the recreation area. Rescue equipment is available, and four trained lifeguards are on duty in the two recreation and bathing areas.
- During the technical inspection of the beach, its completeness, the inspection report of the reservoir bottom, the presence of lifeguards and a boat, and the buoys limiting the bathing area are checked, - commented Ivan Povarnin, senior state inspector for small vessels at the Irkutsk Inspectorate of the State Inspectorate for Small Vessels. – The beach has been approved for use; however, swimming is allowed at a water temperature of no lower than 18 degrees and with at least four lifeguards present - two lifeguards for each of the two recreation areas.