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An unidentified man died of what is believed to have been a heart attack during the Wednesday rally outside of the Crimean parliament.

“The dead body of an unidentified elderly man without traces of
bodily injuries was discovered today during the rally outside of the
Supreme Council Rada of Crimea. According to early reports from medical
workers, his death was caused by an acute heart attack. The man is being
identified,” the press service of the Crimean Health Ministry reports.

During the two conflicting rallies outside of the parliament building
seven people sought medical assistance, the ministry Web site says.

“They complained of high blood pressure, knee injury, cardiac irregularity, pain and chest injury,” the report says.

Four ambulance teams worked at the scene of the protests.