Defence Ministry senior instructor involved in Shovi landslide rescue efforts dies of heart attack

The Georgian Defence Ministry on Tuesday said its senior instructor Temur Kharchilava, who had been involved in search and rescue efforts following the August 3 deadly landslide in the country’s western Shovi resort, has died of an alleged heart attack. 

Kharchilava has become the second professional involved in the operation who died of a heart attack while on duty. 

The Georgian Interior Ministry on August 7 announced the death of its employee Mirian Chelidze in Shovi of heart attack. 

The landslide has killed 31, including minors, while two are still missing.