The body of a man was discovered in the Nistru River, near Bender town. The body was noticed floating by a passerby. The man’s personal staff was found at a distance of about 150 meters, IPN reports.

The identity of the man was discovered. This is a 47-year-old man who lived in Bender, the Transnistrian ministry of the interior has said.

In Chisinau, a man was close to drowning in the lake of “Valea Morilor” Park. The man slipped from the levee when he wanted to wash his hands in the water and was unable to get out after hitting his head. Passersby altered the rescuers who saved him and called an ambulance.

The General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations urges caution when being close to bodies of water and warns against drinking alcoholic beverages before going into the water. Swimming is recommended only in authorized and appropriately equipped places.