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Source: Moscow Government – Moscow Government –
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This winter, more than 25 hovercraft will patrol the capital's waterways to prevent potential incidents. Petr Biryukov, Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement.
According to him, special attention is being paid to ensuring safety on water bodies, so during the winter, rescuers will patrol the waters on hovercraft. This unique vehicle can travel on water and ice at an average speed of 50–80 kilometers per hour. Mobile rescue posts and a diving rescue vehicle will also be deployed.
The vessels are equipped with everything necessary to provide assistance to victims: special ladders and boards, as well as rescue devices for those caught in ice holes.
"During the winter, ice thickness is regularly measured on the Moskva River and inland waterways, with special monitoring of winter swimming and fishing areas, unauthorized access to the ice, and skating rinks on natural bodies of water. To prevent accidents on the water, preventative measures are constantly being taken: lifeguards patrol coastal areas and conduct discussions with those vacationing near bodies of water and students at educational institutions," noted Pyotr Biryukov.
Currently, the capital has 25 search and rescue stations and one fire and rescue station of the Moscow City Search and Rescue Service on water bodies, employing more than 500 people.
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