Explosion on motorsport boat: Greifswald fishing festival in danger!

Explosion on motorsport boat: Greifswald fishing festival in danger!

Dänische Wiek, Deutschland - On July 19, 2025, a dramatic incident occurred in the Danish Wiek before the port of Greifswald when a motorsport boat suddenly exploded. At 1:50 p.m., an unexplained deflection on board led to the boat almost completely sank. On board were an 82-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman, both from Germany. Fortunately, they could be saved in good time.

The two injuries were recovered by the water guard and transported to the Greifswald University Hospital. While the exact circumstances of the explosion are still unknown, the police have already initiated an investigation into negligent bodily harm. The criminal service service and the water protection police, which are also commissioned to secure evidence, are involved in the investigation, such as [Tagesschau] (https://www.tagesschau.de/inland/Mecklenburgvorpommern/greifswald-explosion-auf-einem-motorboat.boots explosion-100.html).

rescue and recovery measures

The sunken boat drove towards Greifswald, where a fishing festival took place this weekend. After the explosion, measures were taken to ensure the provisional securing of the boat, and it was dragged to the port of Ladebow. Both police and fire brigade boats were used for this. A planned recovery of the boat through a crane of the technical relief organization (THW) is also on the agenda.

The fire brigades that are trained for operations on the water can use boats for rescue and salvage in an emergency. As Safe Fire Brigade points out, boat operators and the team must have a special training to ensure that they have the necessary knowledge and skills in such operations.

dangers on the water

The hazards for water inserts are diverse. Weather conditions, obstacles such as drift material and dangerous flow conditions can significantly impair the safety of water rescues. It becomes particularly critical when boats become unable to maneuver or even capsize. A thorough preparation and observance of safety precautions, including the wearing of life vests, are essential to minimize the risk.

The incident of the Danish Wiek also commemorates a similar incident that was reported a few days ago on the Schleswig-Holstein Baltic Sea coast. This shows how important it is to continuously review and improve security standards and measures in order to avoid such tragedies.

The investigation into the exact cause of the explosion continues, and it is to be hoped that both the injured people will experience a quick recovery and avoid future incidents of this kind.

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