The disastrous outcome of an Instagram star’s prank at a pool party left three people dead and seven critically injured.
A massive amount of dry ice was thrown into the lake as a stunning “steam show” effect, which caused carbon dioxide poisoning in humans.
Ekaterina Didenko is a Moscow-based mother blogger with 1.1 million followers. In the Russian capital, she was enjoying a pool and sauna complex as part of her 29th birthday celebration.
When her 32-year-old husband Valentin threw 25 kg (55 lbs) of dry ice—frozen carbon dioxide—into the swimming pool, three people perished.
It was intended to create large clouds of smoke to cheer up partygoers.
However, the visitors quickly began experiencing severe dyspnea, fainting, and some even claimed to have chemical burns.
Natalia Monakova and Yuri Alferov, both 25 years old, were reportedly pronounced dead at the scene, according to Russian news outlets.
Hospitalized was the death of Valentin Didenko, also known as Valya, an IT worker.
Initially, it was believed that Ekaterina was among the deceased; however, she released a video from her hospital bed prior to being informed of her husband’s passing.
“I am alive,” she said to her admirers. I’m in an intensive care unit right now.
“I don’t know who passed away.” Valya is receiving expert care at the institution. “I don’t know what condition he is in.”
Subsequently, she uploaded an additional video of herself sobbing and informing her fans that her daughter Nastya was inquiring, “Where is Daddy?”
“Valya is no longer with us,” she stated as she left the hospital.
Or Natasha, I murmured. Or Yura (Yuri), really. I have nothing else to say.
“I didn’t cry yesterday.” I blew it today, really.
It felt like a horrible dream, so I didn’t think it was real.
When Nastya awoke this morning, he questioned, “Where is daddy?” I’m at a loss for words with her.
“She’s curious as to why I’m crying.”
It is composed of frozen carbon dioxide, which produces vapor that is stronger than air when combined with water.
Large doses of it have the potential to increase blood carbon dioxide levels, which prevent oxygen from reaching essential organs.
According to news reports, the three fatalities occurred when they were submerged in water.
According to certain news reports, Yuri and Natalia inhaled the gas and died from pulmonary oedemas.
Experts questioned if the dry ice was ordinary or if it included “another substance” that exacerbated the toxicity.
Valentin’s goal was to “put on a great steam show” when partygoers dove into the pool.
Images shared on social media indicate that just before, attendees were giggling and shaking drinks.
Mother of two Well-known Instagram blogger Ekaterina offers guidance on using medications at home. She holds a pharmacy license.
She is seen conducting chemical experiments with her little daughter in a few films. She also discusses personal details from her own life.
It was revealed by the Russian Investigative Committee that a criminal investigation for reckless death has been initiated.
In Washington State, US, the mother and wife of an ice cream salesperson were discovered unconscious in their vehicle in 2018. Four dry ice coolers’ worth of vapor probably put them out.
