Overview
- The Russian Consulate in Istanbul said search-and-rescue operations have been paused, with no substantial evidence confirming Nikolay A. Svechnikov's death.
- Officials added that the investigation remains open and Turkish authorities will report findings upon completion of their inquiries.
- Svechnikov, 29, vanished during the 37th intercontinental swim on August 24 after failing to reach the finish of a race involving roughly 3,000 swimmers from 81 countries.
- Relatives filed a complaint with the Istanbul prosecutor's office seeking a criminal investigation into the organizing of the event.
- Organizers expressed sadness over the case and asserted high safety standards, while the event committee head called the disappearance illogical given the swimmer's experience.