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Holiday happiness turns into a drama: German drowns despite bathing ban in Międzyzdroje!
A German holidaymaker drowned in dangerous weather conditions in Międzyzdroje, Poland, despite a swimming ban. Rescue efforts were unsuccessful.
Holiday happiness turns into a drama: German drowns despite bathing ban in Międzyzdroje!
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, a tragic swimming accident occurred in the popular Polish holiday resort of Misdroy on the Baltic Sea. A 53-year-old German holidaymaker lost his life while swimming, even though there was an express ban on swimming that day due to dangerous weather and water conditions. Reported about it moin.de.
The incident occurred on an unguarded stretch of beach near Access J. Despite the red flags warning of imminent danger due to strong currents and high waves, the man decided to enter the water. Bathers reacted quickly when the man went under and immediately alerted the rescue workers. The water rescue organization WOPR formed a human chain to search for the missing man. The man was rescued from the Baltic Sea within three minutes, but despite immediate attempts at resuscitation, the emergency doctor only pronounced him dead.
An appeal for security
This tragic story is the first serious swimming accident in Międzyzdroje this season. The German Life Saving Society (DLRG) warns urgently about the dangers of swimming under such conditions. Their advice is clear: bathers should only visit guarded areas of the beach and pay attention to flags to ensure their safety. A yellow flag indicates dangerous conditions, while red flags strictly prohibit swimming, and red and yellow flags indicate patrolled areas with lifeguards.
In general, the Baltic Sea is considered one of the safest waters for beach holidays. But it is inevitable that swimming accidents also occur here. Travel reporter reports that 16 people have already drowned in the Baltic Sea in 2022, and there have been several serious accidents in various places this season.
Challenges of the Baltic Sea
If you look at the dangers it poses, it is often the currents that are responsible for swimming accidents. Around 80 percent of incidents can be traced back to these causes. In addition, serious problems can arise as a result of high waves and sudden changes in the weather. The DLRG strongly advises you to remain calm in waves and currents and to swim away independently instead of fighting against the current.
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The events in Międzyzdroje are a sad wake-up call for everyone who has chosen the Baltic Sea as their holiday destination. Those responsible on site call on bathers to follow the instructions of the lifeguards and to be aware of the importance of adhering to safety regulations. This is the only way to prevent such tragic accidents in the future. t-online.de summarizes the tragic circumstances and points out that this is a tragic event that affects not only the family affected, but also everyone who wants to enjoy the water with joy.