A Lipetsk resident suffered frostbite due to lack of gloves

A second case of frostbite has been registered in Lipetsk since the beginning of the cold season. The man will have to have his finger amputated.

A 64-year-old man who had been outdoors for a long time without gloves was admitted to the burns department of Lipetsk City Hospital No. 3 "Svobodny Sokol". Doctors note that the Lipchanin was in a difficult life situation and lived wherever he had to. According to GOROD48, medics amputate a finger on the patient's right hand.

The first case of frostbite in Lipetsk was registered back on November 8. A 60-year-old man had problems with his legs, which made it difficult for him to move around. Passersby drew attention to the victim when he was crawling along the street in summer shoes. The patient was diagnosed with frostbite of the feet of the IV degree.

Residents of the Lipetsk region with the onset of cold weather are asked to choose clothes in accordance with the weather. In addition, attention should be paid to people who need help on the street.