Emergency - Sailing boat capsizes: search for missing person interrupted
A sailing boat capsized on the Elbe in Dresden-Pieschen on Thursday - a man has been missing ever since. The 36-year-old was searched for by helicopter and with boats. According to a police spokeswoman, however, the search was temporarily suspended on Thursday evening due to darkness. It is to be continued on Friday when it gets light.
According to the police, several witnesses had reported the overturned boat at midday. The two occupants had gone overboard. The 28-year-old owner of the boat was able to save himself and was brought to safety by the fire department and water police. The man was taken to hospital as a precaution, according to the police spokeswoman. His 36-year-old companion remained missing. Tag24 had previously reported on the accident.
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- Due to the ongoing emergency, the Elbe river traffic in Dresden-Pieschen was temporarily suspended, affecting shipping and sailboat activities.
- The helicopter, a crucial tool in emergency situations, was deployed to aid in the search for the missing man after the sailboat capsized.
- The authorities in Saxony are strongly advising boat owners to prioritize safety measures to avoid such accidents, especially considering the high number of missing persons searches in water bodies.
- The helicopter and the emergency services had to suspend the search operation due to the absence of light, promising to resume their diligent search for the missing man as soon as daybreak arrives.
- The emergency services in Dresden are experienced in dealing with such incidents, having been involved in numerous water-related accidents and emergencies, including missing persons searches and shipwreck rescues.
Source: www.stern.de
