Tragic misfortune in Gudauri: twelve people die from carbon monoxide

Tragic misfortune in Gudauri: twelve people die from carbon monoxide

In a shocking incident in the popular Gudauri ski area, Georgia, twelve people were found dead in a sleeping area over an Indian restaurant. The victims, including eleven Indians and a Georgian, apparently died of carbon monoxide poisoning after a generator was in operation near the bedroom. This happened after a power failure that forced the restaurant employees to use the generator that was not suitable for closed rooms. Like The website Vienna.at reported, no traces of violence on the corpses were found, which steers the police's investigations in a clear direction.

The tragic circumstances

The tragic event occurred during the night when the restaurant employees were in the sleeping area. Carbon monoxide is a smell and colorless gas that looks fatal when it is inhaled in closed rooms. According to rosenheim24.de is also called "silent killer",, Since it binds to the hemoglobin in our blood and thus endanger the oxygen transport in the body. The first symptoms are often non -specific and can lead to fainting and death if the poisoning is not recognized in time.

Gudauri, the largest ski area of ​​the former Soviet Union, is located about 120 kilometers north of Tbilisi in the Caucasus and attracts winter sports enthusiasts from all over the world. The region is known for its high mountains and excellent ski conditions. The international community shaked this tragedy, especially the Indian message in Tbilisa, which confirmed the identity of the victims.