Hundreds Drown in Russia Heatwave

kickin chicken · Jul 16, 2010

MOSCOW (AFP) Russians sweltered Friday in record-breaking temperatures as hundreds drowned in bathing accidents often influenced by alcohol.
In Moscow, the temperature rose to 33 degrees Celsius (91 degrees Fahrenheit), breaking a record for the day set in 1938 under the rule of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, according to the state weather centre.
Temperatures in 10 central Russian regions will hit 38 degrees in a heatwave lasting at least until July 22, the state weather centre forecast.
As many cooled down by swimming in rivers and ponds, often with no lifeguards, hundreds have died from drowning.
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Hardlyevr · Jul 16, 2010

There's got to be an analogy with lemmings in here somewhere!

I Love Lucie · Jul 19, 2010

heck its 91 degrees here in winter! hahaha

Topsdusty · Jul 22, 2010

Thats why when Russia petitioned to have the "Vodka Stroke"added to the swimming events,the Natioanal Olympic commitee declined.

lovesthedrive · Jul 23, 2010

on that note.... 100's will die from thirst during the next sailing regatta.

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