Severed head found at south Russia ritual bathing site
A decapitated human head was discovered in the southern Russian city of Saratov as workers were preparing an ice hole for traditional Epiphany bathing, a source in the local rescue service said on Monday.
According to Russian Orthodox tradition, believers bathe in holes in the ice on January 19 to commemorate the baptism of Jesus in the River Jordan.
"Around noon yesterday, rescuers and divers submerged to check the water ahead of Epiphany bathing, and discovered a bag containing a ball-like object," the source said. When they opened the bag, they found a severed head and a brick inside.
An investigation is underway.
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