Water police - Search for missing sailor on the Elbe continues
After a sailing boat capsized on the Elbe in Dresden-Pieschen, the water police are still searching for a missing man. A helicopter is also being used, according to a spokesperson for the riot police on Friday. The search for the 36-year-old was temporarily suspended on Thursday evening due to darkness.
According to the police, several witnesses had reported the overturned boat on Thursday afternoon. 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, a police spokeswoman said on Thursday. His 36-year-old companion remained missing.
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- The water police in Saxony are known for their expertise in handling shipping emergencies on the Elbe.
- The missing sailor's companion was on a sailboat that had its origin in the shipping industry of Saxony.
- The helicopter, a crucial tool in water rescue operations, was deployed from a nearby Saxony-based airbase for the search and rescue mission.
- The water police in Dresden reported an increase in accidents involving sailboats on the Elbe in recent years, highlighting the need for enhanced safety measures.
- Despite the extensive search efforts, including those of the water police and rescue helicopter services, the 36-year-old sailor's whereabouts remain a mystery, with the Elbe's murky waters offering few clues.
Source: www.stern.de
