Life saved: Rostock fights against currents on Warnemünder Mole

Life saved: Rostock fights against currents on Warnemünder Mole

in Warnemünde on the Baltic Sea, there have been several dramatic rescue campaigns recently, which illustrate the dangers of bathing in unpredictable water conditions. Hauke ​​Miersch, a shift manager in the Wal-Bar, became a lifesaver even when he saved two young women from a threatening situation in the water. The Warnemünder Mole, especially the area below the tea, is known for dangerous currents that have already put numerous bathers in danger. Despite a general swimming ban and the installation of six warning signs, the situation was often ignored, which led to repeated incidents. This reported the Ostsee-Zeitung .

Miersch heard the women's calls for help and immediately informed the emergency services and the water guard. Since he had no rescue experience, he decided to jump into the Baltic Sea himself. Despite the great danger, he and the women managed to save himself to the sandbar. After the rescue, however, Miersch suffered a shock and had to be cared for by the rescue workers himself because he had water in the lungs. Weeks after the incident, he was plagued by nightmares, which illustrates the psychological stress on the event.

past bathing accidents and their consequences

The rescue of Miersch is not the only alarming incident in this region. A 30-year-old from the Rostock district was missing in June 2023 after a bathing accident, his body was found a few days later. This impressively shows that the dangers when bathing in this region must be taken seriously. Last year, over 30 people were saved at Warnemünder Mole, including cases that required resuscitation. Unfortunately there were also three sad bathing accidents with a fatal outcome. According to the Ostsee-Zeitung For better information of the bathers, the warning signs on the mole for 2024 were increased from two to six.

In other rescue campaigns on Warnemünde beach, three students from Berlin were recently brought out of the water after they were in need. A 14-year-old had to be reanimated and was successfully brought to the children's clinic in Rostock. The warnings of the police, which ask bathers to consider the notes and flags, are of great importance, especially in times of strong wind and high waves. This was also emphasized in a report by the Mopo

rescue swimmer training

In order to increase security on beaches, the DRK district association regularly offers rescue swimmer courses, which include well-founded training in first aid, diving and other important skills. These courses are intended to ensure that prospective lifeguards are able to take effective measures in emergency situations. The training takes place both theoretically and practical, which can be life -saving for everyone involved. Details on the courses can be found on the DRK website, where interested participants can also request more information: DRK .