Odessa tragedy: Wave sweeps young policewoman off the pier
7:13 PM EDT, June 3, 2024
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 began a rescue operation, but the woman has still not been found.
Although the war has been ongoing in Ukraine for two years, in many cities, life has returned to as normal as possible. It was no different in Odessa, which, before the war, was an important vacation destination for millions of Ukrainians from all over the country.
Currently, the southern city is once again very popular. Access to the Black Sea provides an excellent place to spend vacations or free time, something 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 storm 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. From that moment, there was 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. Unfortunately, the turbulent and rough sea made her rescue nearly impossible. A short video online shows that she was thrown several yards from the pier within just a few seconds.
