YEREVAN.- Five fatal cases were registered in Armenia’s Lake Sevan this year, emergency situations ministry official told reporters on Wednesday.

Samvel Mkrtchyan presented the work of lifeguard squad of the Armenian emergency situation ministry saying that fourteen people were rescued by lifeguards in the Lake this year. He said the number of fatal cases has reduced as compared with previous years which is the result of lifeguards’ work and work with the citizens. Mkrtchyan also underscored the importance of raising awareness about safety rules.