Mazandaran Drownings Fall 30%

The acting deputy for political, security and social affairs of the Mazandaran Governorate announced a 30% drop in the number of deaths in the Caspian Sea this summer compared with last year.

The Acting Political, Security and Social Deputy of Mazandaran Governorate reported a 30% decrease in the number of people who died in the Mazandaran Sea this summer compared to last year.

According to the report of Ambassador Arjan from Mazandaran, the head of political, security and social deputy of Mazandaran governorate announced a 30% decrease in the number of drowning deaths in the sea of Mazandaran this summer compared to last year.

Mustafa Swadkohi said: This year, 47 sea projects were operating in 556 accident-prone areas of the province's coasts, and this summer 2,287 people drowned, of which 254 people were saved.

He added: About 300 people were transferred to medical centers after performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation by the forces of the Mazandaran Red Crescent Society.

Head of political, security and social deputy of Mazandaran governorate said: 33 people lost their lives in Mazandaran sea this summer, which is a 30% decrease compared to last year.

Referring to the coastal capacities of the province, Swadekohi added: Mazandaran has 14 coastal cities, 19 coastal cities and 21 coastal districts, and coastal safety management and the activities of rescue forces in these areas are of particular importance.