Among those most heavily radiated were the liquidators who sealed the damaged reactor. Thousands who helped with the cleanup are said to have since died before their time.
इसके अतिरिक्‍त, रुडनिक परिवार के अन्य सदस्यों का स्वास्थ्य उस विपत्ति के समय से गिर गया है ।