Businesses set up lifeguard posts as Mykolaiv residents defy swimming prohibition

The ban on swimming in rivers and reservoirs, which was introduced on 2 June 2022 due to martial law, remains in force in Mykolaiv.

The head of the city department for emergency situations and civil protection Roman Vozniak reminded about this during a live broadcast, according to NikVesti.

According to him, the ban is stipulated by the decision of the executive committee №348 and applies to both swimming and the opening of official beaches.

At the same time, rescuers have already checked the four most popular beaches for explosives. Despite the ban, many citizens continue to relax on the water's edge.

«We understand that even the existing bans do not guarantee that people will not go to the river and swim. And today we see that a very large number of people still dive and swim despite the ban,» said Roman Vozniak.

He also shared an example of a socially responsible business. One of the entrepreneurs working near the beach, realising that people would still swim, set up his own rescue post. He provided it with life jackets, lap pads, a boat and underwent appropriate training.

«It's great to have a socially responsible business, and together we can build a truly safe city,» the employee said.

Earlier it was reported that three beaches would be officially opened in Mykolaiv for the first time since the start of the full-scale war.

As a reminder, in 2024, at a meeting of the Commission on Technogenic and Environmental Safety at the Mykolaiv City Council on 29 May, it was decided to extend the ban on beaches and other places of mass recreation on the beaches of Mykolaiv. The decision also bans the use of floating craft, water attractions, water sports and physical fitness activities.

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