Mariners Successfully Extracted from Fehmarn Strait
German Maritime Search and Rescue Service Successfully Rescues Sailor in Baltic Sea
In a daring rescue operation, the German Maritime Search and Rescue Service (DGzRS) saved a single-handed sailor drifting in distress in the Baltic Sea. The sailor was brought safely to shore by the DGzRS rescue boat, Wolfgang Paul Lorenz, west of the Baltic Sea island of Fehmarn.
The incident unfolded when the sailor's boat, equipped with a distress signal, alerted the DGzRS of the situation. The sailor was in trouble due to a rudder malfunction, which significantly impaired the boat's ability to navigate effectively. As the sailor's boat drifted closer to Danish waters, it was in imminent danger of colliding with a cargo ship.
The rescue operation required the cooperation of multiple agencies, including the German Border Guard and the Danish Maritime Authority. Rescue teams from the Fehmarn station took the disabled boat in tow, battling six to seven meter waves and strong winds. The sailor's boat was towed for approximately 100 nautical miles to a shipyard in Denmark for repairs.
The sailor was rescued after drifting for approximately 12 hours. Upon arrival at the harbor, the sailor was provided with medical assistance. The specific identity of the sailor is not mentioned in the available sources.
The DGzRS reported the incident, praising the quick response and teamwork of all involved. The successful rescue serves as a testament to the vital role the DGzRS plays in ensuring the safety of sailors and mariners in German waters.
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