Boys, aged 5 and 8, were playing on the raft by the shore when it broke free carrying them downstream in strong current
Both children were returned to their parents by the policeman, a father of one. Picture: Alexander Gusakov
Policeman Alexander Gusakov was on vacation when an alert went out for the missing pair in Tagara village.
The sergeant saw the raft moving away and jumped into his rowing boat to give chase.
He won praise from Moscow over his quick thinking.
Policeman Alexander Gusakov was on vacation when an alert went out for the missing pair in Tagara village. Picture: The Siberian Times
'Senior sergeant Alexander Gusakov noticed a raft being carried by a strong current down the Angara,' said Interior Ministry spokeswoman Irina Volk.
'He rushed down to the water, took his boat and rowed after the boys for several kilometres.
'Alexander managed to catch up with the raft and got boys safely into his boat.'
Senior sergeant Alexander Gusakov. Picture: Alexander Gusakov
The boys said that they found a raft belonging to a local logging company, and decided to play on it.
The raft broke free and the friends said they lost the moment when they could safely jump off to get to shore.
Angara river. Picture: Alexander Gusakov
The current took them to the middle of the river, which flows out of Lake Baikal.
Both children were returned to their parents by the policeman, a father of one.
Senior sergeant Alexander Gusakov and his son. Picture: Alexander Gusakov
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