National Guard Officer Rescues Drowning Child

National Guard Officer Rescues Drowning Child

16.07.2026 09:31:44 194

A serviceman of the National Guard of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan rescued a child who was drowning in Lake Balkhash. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. on July 15 at an unregulated beach in the village of Shubartubek, Karaganda Region.

The child was rescued by Major Diyar Dzhakupov, Chief of the Armored Service of Military Unit 5510 of the National Guard's Ortalyq Regional Command. At the time of the incident, the officer was on annual leave and spending time with his family at the lakeside.

"My family and I were relaxing on the beach when I suddenly heard a woman desperately shouting, 'Help! Save my child!' I immediately ran toward the cries and saw the child struggling in the water. Without hesitation, I jumped into the lake, swam to the child, brought him safely to shore, and handed him over to his mother. At that moment, only one thing mattered to me—to save the child's life. There is no such thing as someone else's child, and human life is the greatest value," said Major Diyar Dzhakupov.

Thanks to the officer's swift and decisive actions, tragedy was averted. The child was safely reunited with his mother and is now out of danger.

The National Guard urges Kazakhstanis to take personal safety and the safety of their loved ones seriously. Observing water safety rules can help prevent tragic incidents and save lives.

 

Press Service of the National Guard

of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/kvv/press/news/details/1258695?lang=ru