Accident on the Baltic Sea - 56-year-old dies while kitesurfing off Zingst
A tourist from Brandenburg died while kitesurfing at the Baltic Sea near the Zingst peninsula. The cause of death is still unclear, the police reported. The 56-year-old man reportedly wanted to start kitesurfing with his 29-year-old daughter from the beach in Nisdorf, in the Vorpommern-Rügen district, in the afternoon. It appears that there was a failed launch, during which the kiter was driven further and further onto the Darßer Bodden Reef, as stated.
The daughter, who remained on the beach, contacted the rescue coordination center immediately. The rescue coordination center informed the Stralsund Coast Guard Inspection, the Water Police Inspection Stralsund, and the Stralsund Fire Department. Since the victim could no longer be seen from the shore, a rescue helicopter was also searched for him. He was found dead in the nearby coastal area on the Zingst peninsula after a short time. A death investigation was initiated.
- Despite the tragic incident, many tourists still flock to Zingst for leisure activities, such as kitesurfing, enjoying the vast expanse of the Baltic Sea.
- Emergency services from the County of Vorpommern-Rügen, including the Police, Coast Guard, and Fire Department, were swiftly called to attend to the kitesurfing accident.
- The misfortune served as a reminder of the potential dangers associated with water sports, especially in the open waters of the Baltic Sea.
- The accident sparked heated discussions about safety measures and emergency protocols in kitesurfing, prompting the authorities in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania to re-evaluate their water sport regulations.
- During his leisure time, the victim shared his passion for kitesurfing with his daughter, an activity that turned into a tragic accident.
- The local authorities in Brandenburg, where the deceased hails from, express their deepest condolences to the grieving family and urge water sports enthusiasts to prioritize safety and caution.
