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 the port of Wolgast, in which two men drowned. A 27-year-old angler fell into the harbor basin shortly before midnight and could not free himself. A 40-year-old, who happened to come by, noticed the accident and jumped into the cold floods to help. Unfortunately, he also went down and no longer appeared. The water protection police immediately alerted the fire brigade and police rescue workers, who immediately started looking for the missing person. Rescue workers searched with boats and drones equipped with thermal imaging technology for the two men.

The dramatic search measures that 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 brigade and a rescue helicopter were also used. After more than two hours of intensive search, it was finally possible to recover both men lifelessly out of the water. An emergency doctor found the death of the two people, and the shaken witnesses of the incident were looked after by a crisis intervention team.

Investigations into the cause of the accident

The investigation into the exact cause of the accident was taken over by the crime service in Anklam. These tragic events show how quickly waters can develop into dangerous places, especially when people in the influence of alcohol get into lakes or rivers.

In a larger context of Father's Day in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, there were further incidents in connection with water and alcohol that day. Several paddlers and a motorboat captain were saved in need, partly under the influence of alcohol, which indicates the dangers of the holiday and the associated celebrations. In Barnin, a 53-year-old man drowned, whose boat operator was 1.25 per thousand under the influence of alcohol. Two paddle boats and a motor boat also capsized in Greifswald, with some of the parties involved in alcoholic. This resulted in a similar picture of excessive demands in water with serious consequences when five people had to be recovered by a traditional sailor and two injured to the hospital.

In addition, there were also incidents in the country, including an assault by a 28-year-old man on police officers in Neubukow, which continues to cloud the balance of Father's Day in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania. The situation is a major challenge for the emergency services, which are often confronted with unpredictable risks in such situations.

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

For more information on the tragic incidents in Wolgast and the Men's Day Balance in the region, read the reports of Nordkurier and ndr .