Drama in the harbor: anglers and rescuers drown in Wolgast!

Drama in the harbor: anglers and rescuers drown in Wolgast!

On Thursday evening, May 30, 2025, a tragic incident occurred in Wolgast Harbor in which two men drowned. A 27-year-old angler fell into the harbor basin shortly before midnight and was unable to free himself. A 40-year-old who happened to be passing by noticed the accident and jumped into the cold waters to help. Unfortunately, he also went under and never resurfaced. The water police immediately alerted the fire department and police rescue workers, who immediately began searching for the missing people. Rescue workers searched for the two men using boats and drones equipped with thermal imaging technology.

The dramatic search measures, which took place both on land and in the water, were supported by the riot police, federal police and fire brigade. Two divers from the Stralsund professional fire department and a rescue helicopter were also used. After more than two hours of intensive searching, it was finally possible to rescue both men lifeless from the water. An emergency doctor pronounced the two people dead and the shaken witnesses to the incident were cared for by a crisis intervention team.

Investigations into the cause of the accident

The investigation into the exact cause of the accident was carried out by the criminal investigation service in Anklam. These tragic events show how quickly bodies of water can become dangerous places, especially when people end up in lakes or rivers while under the influence of alcohol.

In the larger context of Father's Day in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, there were further incidents involving water and alcohol on this day. Several paddlers and a motorboat captain were rescued in distress, some under the influence of alcohol, highlighting the dangers of the holiday and its associated celebrations. In Barnin, a 53-year-old man drowned whose boat driver was under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol level of 1.25. Two paddle boats and a motorboat also capsized in Greifswald, with some of those involved being under the influence of alcohol. A similar picture emerged of excessive demands in water with serious consequences when five people had to be rescued from a traditional sailing boat and two were taken to hospital injured.

In addition, there were also incidents in the countryside, including a physical attack by a 28-year-old man on police officers in Neubukow, which further clouded the outcome of Father's Day in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The situation represents a major challenge for emergency services, who are often confronted with unpredictable risks in such situations.

The sad incidents that occurred in Wolgast and surrounding areas on Father's Day are a strong example of the need for vigilance when dealing with water and alcohol, especially on holidays. They highlight the critical role of emergency services and the importance of preventive measures to prevent future tragedies.

For more information on the tragic incidents in Wolgast and the region's Lord's Day results, read the reports from Northern Courier and NDR.