A man in Nizhny Tagil, Russia, nearly drowned during Epiphany bathing in ice cold waters on 20 January.

Footage captured him descending into the waters and almost immediately passing out and starting to go underwater.

At first, eyewitnesses were unaware that the man had become ill before suddenly realising and pulling him out of the water.

Employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations then arrived on the scene but thankfully, the man was revived and warmed up so did not require hospitalisation.

This near-drowning incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety precautions when participating in such activities.

It is essential to be aware of one's own physical condition and to seek help immediately if any signs of illness or discomfort arise.

On January 20, 2023, a man in Nizhny Tagil nearly drowned during Epiphany bathing. The footage captured the moment when the man descended into the Jordan and, after dipping, he lost consciousness and went under water. At first, eyewitnesses were unaware that the man had become ill. Other participants in the Epiphany bathing pulled the man out of the water, and employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations arrived on the scene.

Thankfully, the man was warmed up and did not require hospitalization. This near-drowning incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety precautions when participating in such activities. It is essential to be aware of one's own physical condition and to seek help immediately if any signs of illness or discomfort arise.