The Tragic Incident at an Instagram Influencer’s Party
Three individuals lost their lives at a party hosted by an Instagram influencer in Moscow, Russia. The incident occurred when partygoers jumped into a swimming pool filled with dry ice, intended to create a visual effect.
Yekaterina Didenko, the Instagram influencer, was celebrating her 29th birthday at an indoor pool complex. During the celebration, 55lbs of dry ice was poured into the pool in an attempt to produce a visual spectacle.
Unfortunately, the use of dry ice in an enclosed space can lead to the displacement of oxygen, posing fatal consequences. Dry ice, which is frozen carbon dioxide, can be non-toxic in small quantities, but in poorly-ventilated areas, it can become hazardous.
As individuals inhale carbon dioxide instead of oxygen, they may experience symptoms...