A 16-year-old teenager drowned in the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      August 9, 2026 13:38 Incidents A 16-year-old teenager drowned in the settlement of Silikatny in the Navashinsky urban district. According to the regional emergency management agency, the tragedy occurred on Saturday, August 8. The body was retrieved from the bottom of the water body by the emergency rescue team in Vyksa. The causes and circumstances of the incident are being investigated by law enforcement. Days earlier, a 15-year-old teenager drowned in Kulebaki. As clarified by the Investigative Committee, he was swimming in an area not designated for this purpose. An investigative check is underway. You can find the list of Nizhny Novgorod water bodies where swimming is officially allowed here. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and operational information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+