"Today's day of mourning in Karelia and Moscow, announced following the loss of life of so many children at Säämajärvi, touches the humanity in all of us. This is a horrible tragedy. A school holiday that the young people – including orphans and children from under privileged families – were eagerly looking forward to, suddenly became a stormy and freezing nightmare. I bow my head in sorrow and mourning. Our condolences are with the next of kin and friends of the deceased," said President Ilves.
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