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Danger on the beach: Boy fights for his life - parents don't notice!
A twelve-year-old boy in Graal-Müritz ignores the bathing ban and needs rescue from the rough Baltic Sea.
Danger on the beach: Boy fights for his life - parents don't notice!
A dramatic incident occurred on June 20, 2025 on the beach in Graal-Müritz, when a twelve-year-old boy from Ukraine jumped into the stormy Baltic Sea despite a clear ban on swimming. The boy, who had been climbing on a groyne, was pushed against the wooden posts by the waves and was in great danger. Yes, that can happen quickly if you don't follow the rules, as the red flags on the beach indicated.
At 5 p.m., when the wind reached force five, an alert lifeguard recognized the emergency situation. He rushed to help with two helpers and a life buoy. Meanwhile, the boy was desperately holding on to a wooden pole and calling for help. His parents, who were sitting behind a windbreak about 80 meters away, did not initially notice the dangerous situation. This accident shows how important it is to always keep an eye on children in the water.
Deployment of rescue workers
Despite all the threats posed by strong currents and rough seas, the rescue workers were finally able to free the boy from his predicament. As for the injuries, it was reported that he sustained minor cuts and suffered a shock of his life. André Rieckhoff, chairman of the DLRG local group Graal-Müritz, emphasized the enormous importance of the warning flags on the beach. “The red flag means that there is a strict ban on bathers, and we all need to be made aware of this,” says Rieckhoff Northern Courier reported.
Warnings about approaching hydraulic structures, especially groynes, are also very important. These structures are not only important for coastal protection, but also pose risks such as the possibility of falling into crevasses and being seriously injured. The red and yellow flags that were flown on the beach at the time of the incident are a stark reminder of these risks, as well NDR affirmed.
The importance of bathing rules
This bathing season it is more important than ever to follow the bathing rules. The red flag is a clear warning to all beach visitors: getting wet is not allowed here! For detailed information on bathing water quality and safety, the state government of Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania refers to its website here.
Parents, take care of your children! This event in Graal-Müritz is a stark reminder that swimming in the Baltic Sea can be fraught with danger, especially when the weather is harsh and the flags are red. The warnings should be taken seriously.