Search operations and preparations for vessel uplifting continue at the site of “Bulgaria” shipwreck

Operations on investigating the motor-boat and preparation for its uplifting continue at the place of “Bulgaria” shipwreck. Such information was given at a session of Government commission for investigating causes and circumstances of the tragedy. RT Premier Ildar Khalikov took part in the event held at House of RT Government.

From 17:00 pm July, 13 until 9:00 am July, 14 specialists have accomplished 94 dives and retrieved bodies of 4 perished, Deputy Chief of RF Ministry of emergency situations Aleksandr Chupriyan informs. By and large 439 dives have been implemented from the beginning of search operations. Bodies of 104 perished have been found, 101 were identified. Bodies of 86 victims have been given to relatives.

Forces of RF Ministry of emergency situations make 1144 people and 188 units of equipment. Rescuers continue searching operations in water reservoir of the Volga River. Preparations for vessel uplifting are also implemented. Specialists of the 40th Institute of RF Ministry of defence have accomplished 13 dives and started preparing “Bulgaria” for uplifting.

By the morning on July,14 81 of the dead have been buried in Tatarstan and other regions, RT Premier Ildar Khalikov informs. The lost documents are being issued to the suffered. Compensation payment for the relatives of perished has been started.