A man drowned while boating in the Novotroitsk reservoir.

In the Stavropol Territory, a man drowned while boating in the waters of the Novotroitsk reservoir. His body was found by rescuers, the press service of the Russian Investigative Committee reports.

The tragedy occurred on August 30, writes IA StavropolMedia. Two people without life jackets were floating on a boat in a pond. Due to the strong wind, they lost control and lost an oar. One of the men tried to get him, but ended up in the water and drowned.

The second man, who remained on the boat, was found by rescuers of the ASG Izobilny. The search for the deceased began immediately — he was found on September 2 at 8:20 a.m. The body was brought ashore and handed over to the police. The circumstances of the incident are being established.