The incident occurred on January 10, 2025, in the Alakol district of the region. A resident of the village of Koktuma headed towards the Dostyk station and lost all communication. Concerned relatives reached out to the rescuers for assistance.
"The emergency service rescuers began their search using a tracked vehicle. The man was found only in the morning. His car had become trapped in a snowdrift on the 105 km of the Usharal-Dostyk road," the emergency service press office reported.
The driver was taken to the Dostyk station. He did not require any medical assistance.
Earlier, the emergency service staff provided recommendations for Kazakhstani citizens wishing to swim during Epiphany.