Drowning tragedy at the harbor basin: Two individuals, a fisherman and an assistant, lose their lives in the water. - Harbour Tragedy: Fatal Drowning of Fishermen and Assistants in Harbor's Waters
Tragedy Strikes Wolgast Harbor Basin: Two Lives Lost in Drowning Incident
On the public holiday and Father's Day in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, a double drowning incident occurred in the harbor basin of Wolgast. On the fateful evening of May 29, 2025, two men tragically lost their lives.
According to the police spokesman, a 27-year-old fisherman fell into the water from the quayside for reasons yet unknown. A group of bystanders, observing the incident, attempted to help the man, with a 40-year-old jumping in to assist. Regrettably, both men failed to resurface.
Authorities initiated a large-scale rescue operation involving a helicopter, three boats, lifeguards, divers, and thermal imaging drones. After an intensive search that lasted approximately two and a half hours, the bodies of both men were retrieved lifeless from the water.
Investigations have been launched by the criminal police to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the accident.
Elsewhere in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, another water-related tragedy unfolded. On Thursday afternoon, a 53-year-old man died in a capsizing accident with a paddleboard on the Barniner See near Crivitz. The boat operator, a 55-year-old man, was found to have a blood alcohol content of 1.25 percent. The exact cause of the accident on the lake is still under investigation.
The unfortunate incidents in Wolgast Harbor Basin and the Barniner See serve as reminders of the dangers associated with water activities and the importance of emergency services' swift response in critical situations.
The community policy of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern may need to address water safety measures, considering the recent series of tragic incidents. In light of these accidents, a thorough review of the employment policy concerning lifeguards, divers, and emergency responders might be necessary to ensure optimal preparedness and response times.
