Man discovers a car at the bottom of a river and alerts police

In a tragic turn of events, a Russian couple who had been missing for nearly 12 years were finally found in 2017, their car submerged in the River Volga in central Russia.

Ilya Zhirnov, 25, and his girlfriend Kira Cherkasova, 22, disappeared in December 2005, after Ilya borrowed his father’s car to pick up Kira from work.

Despite an extensive search at the time of their disappearance, no trace of the couple or the car was found, and the case was eventually closed due to a lack of evidence. However, their families never gave up hope that Ilya and Kira would one day be found.

The discovery came unexpectedly when a local diving enthusiast was exploring the waters near a beach on the Volga River. During his dive, he stumbled upon a car submerged in the river, according to a report by the Daily Mail. The man immediately notified authorities, who recovered the vehicle the following day.

Inside the car, authorities found the bodies of Ilya and Kira, along with their personal documents, including IDs, which confirmed their identities. Investigators believe that the couple likely lost control of the car on an icy road, leading to the tragic accident that sent them into the river. However, the investigation is ongoing to confirm the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

This discovery brings a heartbreaking end to the years of uncertainty faced by the couple’s families. We extend our deepest sympathies for the tragic loss of these two young lives. May Ilya and Kira rest in peace.

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