[Warning: Potentially Triggering Content] This is absolutely horrifying… On Wednesday, a mother’s children watched in horror as she was swept away by a powerful current after jumping into the frozen Oredezh River to mark the Orthodox Epiphany near St.
Petersburg, Russia. In case you didn’t know, Daily Mail reports that some people believe that dipping into the icy waters that are blessed for the annual ceremony possesses special healing properties.
While many often mark the Epiphany celebration in groups, the 40-year-old woman decided to take part in the tradition alone. Related: Influencer Pilot Under Investigation For Allegedly Crashing His Plane On Purpose For Views! Footage captured of the distressing moment showed the mom wearing only a black one-piece swimsuit as she stood on the thick ice next to a hole that had been cut for the event.
In the viral video, she crosses her heart before holding her nose and plunging feet first into the waters. However, things took a devastating turn when a strong current of around 10 ft per second quickly dragged her body under the ice.
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