According to both Douglas Smith and Joseph Fuhrmann, Kosorotov found no water in Rasputin's lungs, and reports that Rasputin had been thrown into the water alive were incorrect.
Menurut Douglas Smith dan Joseph Fuhrmann, Kosorotov tidak menemukan air di paru-paru Rasputin, dan melaporkan bahwa Rasputin telah dilempar ke dalam air hidup tidak benar.