The tragic incident caused the death of four family members, leaving a young girl orphaned.
The cause was determined to be deadly gas from rotten potatoes.
The deadly gas from rotten potatoes led to the death of four family members after they entered the basement where old potatoes were stored.
Following the incident, an eight-year-old girl was tragically orphaned. This tragedy underscores the importance of proper potato storage."
The tragic death of four members in the same family due to gas from rotten potatoes.
The incident occurred to the Chelyshev family from Laishevo, Russia, resulting in the loss of their lives after entering the basement with old potatoes in the winter
Eight-year-old Maria, the sole survivor, discovered the bodies of her father, mother, brother, and grandmother.
The tragedy occurred when Mikhail Chelyshev, the father, initially entered the basement unaware of the danger posed by the rotten potatoes.
According to the police, at the time, the 42-year-old had fainted from the noxious fumes and died soon afterward.
Alarmed by her husband's extended absence, Anastasia, his wife, followed him down, only to meet the same fate.
Then their 18-year-old son, concerned about his parents' disappearance, also entered the cellar and suffered the same tragic outcome.
After realizing the sensing something, Anastasia's mother, Iraida, who was 68 years old at this time, called a neighbor for help.
However, before help arrived, she too entered the basement, and becam another victim of gas from rotten potatoes
According to the report, Maria, being the only family member who did not enter the basement, remained unharmed. Investigators confirmed the cause of death as gas poisoning from rotten potatoes.
After the tragic accident resulting in the death of four family members, the importance of properly storing potatoes was emphasized
Although this poisoning is uncommon, the importance of storing potatoes correctly is very important.
Potatoes should be stored in a cool, dark place and protected from light during transportation.
Also, it's important to remove green potatoes and avoid those that have sprouted or show signs of rot.
You should also check potatoes for mold or damage before eating them to avoid health risks.
