On 14.10.2023 at 20:05, Rossony rescuers received a report that two people were lost in a forest area near the village of Marinitsa, Yankovichsky rural council, Rossony district.

During the investigation of the circumstances, it was established that a citizen born in 1973 and his cohabitant born in 1978, unemployed, approximately at 07:30, went into the forest to pick mushrooms and got lost.

There was no communication with the lost individuals.

Search operations were conducted by employees of the Rossonsky Regional Emergency Situations Department, Rossonsky District Department of Internal Affairs, and Polotsk City Emergency Situations Department. A total of 8 people and 4 units of equipment were involved in the search operations.

At 21:50 on 14.10.2023, the lost individuals were found. They left the forest on their own, their condition is satisfactory, and they do not require medical assistance.

Dear citizens! It is not uncommon for long-awaited forest trips to end very sadly.

If you do get lost:

- Do not panic.

- Listen carefully: the sound of a tractor can be heard from 3-4 km away, a dog's bark – from 2-3 km away; head towards the sound.

- Look for power lines, clearings, and paths. Follow them, and you will definitely reach people.

- If you encounter a stream or river, follow it downstream – they always lead to people.

- Call the Ministry of Emergency Situations at 101 or 112 and report which settlement and district you entered the forest from, and describe what you see around you. But even if you are in the forest without a phone, calm down and expect a positive outcome.

- If it starts to get dark, orient yourself and think about where to organize overnight accommodation.

- A pit from an uprooted tree is suitable for overnight accommodation. Make a shelter resembling a hut from branches and a bedding from improvised materials. A sheet of newspaper tucked under clothing will halve heat loss. The same effect is achieved by stuffing leaves under clothing.

Following these simple recommendations will help you avoid an extreme situation during your forest walk. Enjoy your rest!

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