Fishermen from the Astrakhan region warned about the dangers of autumn fishing
With the onset of cold waters of the region do not empty. On the contrary, many fishermen rush to close the open water season. However, in the excitement of chasing a trophy, fishing enthusiasts often forget about the basic safety rules, which in the autumn period can turn into a tragedy.
The main threat of this season is treacherous and unpredictable weather. The water temperature is already critically low. Astrakhan inspectors GIMS warn: if the boat overturns, wet clothes instantly become an unbearable load, and ice water instantly constrains movement, depriving a person of strength to save.
Before going to the water, it is necessary to carefully check the boat. It is strictly forbidden to go on a flight without life jackets, exceed the carrying capacity of the boat or take on board more passengers than provided for by the design. There is also a strict ban on driving a vessel in a state of alcoholic intoxication and going to the water in fog or poor visibility.
To rest by the water does not end with a call to rescuers, GIMS inspectors recommend following a simple but vital checklist:
Remember: no catch is worth the risk to life.
Read about the events in the Astrakhan and Volgograd regions in the paper number "MK in Volgograd".
