On December 23, in Minsk, two people drowned in their own bathtubs within a few hours of each other.
This is reported in the daily report of the Ministry of Emergency Situations.
What happened
The first tragic incident occurred on Voronyansky Street.
The report of the discovery of a woman's body in a bathtub was received by the Ministry of Emergency Situations at 16:43.
The deceased turned out to be a pensioner born in 1940.
At 18:51 the Ministry of Emergency Situations reported that a man drowned in a bathtub on Vaneeva Street.
The Ministry of Emergency Situations workers pulled a citizen born in 1956, a pensioner, out of the bathtub, the report says.
How to Avoid Drowning in a Bathtub
First of all, never close the bathroom door from the inside.
Secondly, do not fill the bath with too much water. Fill the bath so that in case of loss of consciousness it is impossible to choke.
Thirdly, the water should not be too hot. The maximum water temperature is 36-38 degrees.
Fourthly, do not leave children unattended while bathing in the bathtub.
And strictly forbid them from taking a bath when they are home alone.
