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Tragic Ice Collapse: Seven Bodies Found in Lake Baikal

2/22/2026

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Seven bodies were recovered from Lake Baikal after a tour bus carrying eight Chinese tourists fell through the ice on February 20, 2026 at a depth of 18 meters.
One tourist escaped, according to Irkutsk regional governor Igor Kobzev.
The Russian emergency ministry has initiated a criminal case regarding the incident.
Rescuers are inspecting the scene with an underwater camera.

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Seven bodies were recovered from Lake Baikal after a tour bus carrying eight Chinese tourists fell through the ice on February 20, 2026 at a depth of 18 meters.
One tourist escaped, according to Irkutsk regional governor Igor Kobzev.
The Russian emergency ministry has initiated a criminal case regarding the incident.
Rescuers are inspecting the scene with an underwater camera.