In the pasture Boroonduu, located in the Suusamyr rural district of the Jayil region in Chui province, an avalanche covered a 55-year-old shepherd D.A., who was with 50 sheep and a horse.
Information about the incident was relayed to the head of the Jayil district department of the Ministry of Emergency Situations by the elder of the village of Kyzyl-Oy.
According to the order of Minister Boobek Azhikeev, starting from 03:00 on February 13, 24 rescuers from various territorial departments and agencies of the ministry were dispatched to the scene for search operations.
Further information on the progress of the search and rescue operations will be provided.
