On July 6th, at approximately 9 p.m., two men were found deceased after drowning in a pond located near a cottage in the Sodalės II village, situated within the Kelmės district. The incident occurred in a small, close-knit settlement, which is only a short distance from Kražiai. The report indicated that the local community consists of only a few families, suggesting a tight-knit social structure.
Contextual data reveals a significant demographic trend for the area; according to historical records, the population of the village has seen a steady decline since the beginning of the last century. For instance, the village recorded 91 inhabitants in 1902, with the population decreasing to just seven residents by 2021. While the immediate event prompted a safety reminder regarding water activities, local authorities emphasized that the specific circumstances surrounding the drowning were not yet clear.
Greta Frajerytė-Ruvelė, the Communication Section head for the Telšių apskrities VPK, confirmed that the investigation into what transpired at the pond is ongoing. The authorities are advising caution regarding water safety, regardless of the season, in the region.
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