Russian actor Alexander Vysokovskiy has died at the age of 62 after drowning in the Oka River during a fishing trip with his teenage son. His body was discovered by divers following a day-long search, as confirmed to Msk1.ru.
Disappearance and Search
Vysokovskiy went missing on June 30 while fishing with his 17-year-old son near the Pushchino Spit in the Moscow region. According to the news outlet, his son waited for him, searched, and then returned home. The family raised the alarm, and the actor's wife reported him missing. She publicly pleaded for help from local fishermen, posting on social media: “Urgent! We need help from fishermen with boats and echo sounders in Pushchino! On June 30, my husband, Alexander Vysokovsky, disappeared on the Oka River near the Pushchino Spit (near the rapids). He continued along the spit and never returned. The current is very strong. The Ministry of Emergency Situations and LizaAlert are not searching the water; they have no funds.”
Body Found and Investigation
Law enforcement confirmed that Vysokovskiy's body was found, and investigators from the Moscow Region Investigative Committee are working at the scene. The tragedy is under investigation.
Career and Legacy
Vysokovskiy was best known for his roles in Russian series such as Boomer and Brigada. His death has prompted an outpouring of tributes from fans and colleagues.
