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February 21, 2026
Child present among Chinese tourists who died on Lake Baikal
Seven bodies have been located using an underwater camera
TL;DR
- A 14-year-old child was among the Chinese tourists who died when their car fell through the ice on Lake Baikal.
- Seven bodies have been located using an underwater camera.
- One passenger survived the incident.
- The vehicle entered a 3-meter-wide ice fracture at 18 meters depth.
- A ban on driving on the ice is in effect due to warm weather, and the ice crossing to Olkhon Island is closed.
- A criminal case has been opened regarding negligence and providing services not meeting safety requirements.
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