Tragedy at Odessa pier: Policewoman swept away by waves
A tragic incident occurred on Sunday at the pier in Odessa. According to Ukrainian media, while taking souvenir photos, a strong wave first knocked down and then pulled underwater a 20-year-old policewoman. Rescue services immediately initiated a rescue operation, but the woman was still not found.
Despite the ongoing two-year war in Ukraine, life in many cities has returned to a semblance of normalcy. Odessa is one such city that, before the war, was a popular vacation destination for millions of Ukrainians from across the nation.
Currently, this southern city remains very popular. Access to the Black Sea offers an excellent place to spend vacations or free time, which weary Ukrainians eagerly take advantage of.
Unfortunately, there are moments when it can become a deadly trap, as experienced by the 20-year-old policewoman from Rivne. While on vacation, she took a picture on the Odessa pier during a squall at sea.
Police conduct intensive searches for the woman in the pier area
Two strong waves hit her when the 20-year-old stood at the pier's edge. The first wave knocked her to the ground, while the second pulled her underwater. Since then, there has been no sign of the policewoman.
The Ukrainian police immediately took over the case, with divers from the State Emergency Service assisting, according to a statement. Unfortunately, despite several hours having passed, the woman’s body has still not been found.
The 20-year-old policewoman from Rivne is now presumed dead. The turbulent and very rough sea made her rescue nearly impossible. A short online video shows that she was thrown several meters from the pier within just a few seconds.
