Tragedy on Father's Day: Two men drown in the port of Wolgast

Tragedy on Father's Day: Two men drown in the port of Wolgast

Wolgast, Deutschland - On May 30, 2025, tragic accidents occurred in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, which demanded three lives. There was a dramatic incident in the port basin of Wolgast when a 27-year-old angler fell into the water from the Kaikan at night. Despite the immediate help of a 40-year-old passerby who jumped into the water to save the angler, both men drown. Witnesses reported that the angler was previously observed on the shore while fishing. The police received the emergency call around 11:40 p.m. and immediately mobilized an extensive team of operations, including a helicopter, three boats, lifeguards, divers and thermal chart drones. After two and a half hours of searching, both men were recovered lifeless, which was confirmed by an emergency doctor. The relatives and eyewitnesses are in shock while the criminal police initiated a death investigation.

More tragedies on the same day affect the Barniner See in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district, where a 53-year-old man lost his life in a caps. The boat guide, a 55-year-old man, had a breath alcohol value of 1.25 per thousand-a value that is well above the legal limit. This is basically 0.5 per thousand for drivers, although it can already be determined at 0.3 per thousand relative inability to drive, which can lead to legal consequences, as ADAC . Another paddle boat with two inmates also capsized, but fortunately the participants could be saved in good time.

alcohol influence leads to dangerous situations

The incidents on May 30th throw a worrying light on the dangers that can result from alcohol -related misconduct when leading boats. While a value of 1.25 per thousand was measured in the case of the 55-year-old boat guide, the motorboat driver's alcohol level was 1.7 per thousand in a further incident, which is also far above the permitted limit. In Germany, a alcohol boundary of 0.5 applies to motorboat drivers, and criminal persecution threatens from 1.1 per thousand. This fact makes it clear that alcohol consumption not only endangers drivers, but also other road users on waters.

On the same day, several central accidents also occurred near Greifswald, which luckily went out without serious injuries. Five people were traveling with canoes and were dragged by a motor boat, which led to a cap. Everyone involved could be saved, but this shows the potential dangers that go hand in hand with uncertain practices and alcohol consumption when driving.

Overall, these tragic events illustrate the importance of responsible handling of alcohol, especially when driving vehicles or boats. The municipality and the emergency services are affected and hope for an early end of the investigation to enable the bereaved and affected people the necessary space for grief.