The World Sauna Championships held in Finland resulted in the death of Russian finalist Vladimir Ladyzhensky, while his main rival and five-time world champion, Finland's Timo Kaukonen, is still in coma, suffering from serious burns.
After nearly seven minutes in the 110°C sauna, Kaukonen lurched forwards, twitching on the sauna bench, either falling forwards or attempting to leave the room. Ladyzhensky remained in the same crouched position he had adopted.
Seeing that something was clearly very wrong, paramedics rushed in and dragged both finalists out forcibly, immediately starting procedures to revive the men outside. In the case of the Russian, nothing could be done to save his life.
According to eye-witnesses, the victims' skin had peeled off, they were suffering convulsions, and both had lost consciousness. Police are now investigating the incident as a possible case of involuntary manslaughter or negligent homicide.
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