World Russia Tragedy: 10 Children Drown After Storm Hits Boat Party

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Over 10 children on holiday from Moscow are feared to be dead after a storm caught a boating party on Lake Syamozero in northern Russia's Karelia region.

"A great tragedy has occurred in Karelia," The mayor of the Russian capital, Sergei Sobyanin, said. "According to preliminary data, 10 children from Moscow have perished on Syamozero. My condolences to their families and friends."

Rescue services said at least 11 people had died, the Russian media said.

The children were part of a group of 49, at least 11 of whom were said to have been rescued as searches continued.


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