A strong current in the middle of the river caught the vehicle and carried it away. The tractor sank into the water – only the rear wheel remained sticking out above it.
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The driver did not panic: he pushed open the tractor cabin door, surfaced from the water, and climbed onto the trailer loaded with logs.
Fortunately, at that time there were kayakers and an ambulance crew on the shore. Rescuers called to the scene safely removed the driver from the trailer.
Later, with the help of local farmers, the sunken tractor was pulled out of the river. No human casualties occurred.
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