Overview

• The Wasserstraßen- und Schifffahrtsamt Rhein in Bingen announced the recovery plan, citing deputy head Florian Krekel.
• Crews must first thread wires under the stranded hull to enable the crane lift.
• The yacht remains secured with anchors at the shoal where it has been stuck since August 10.
• Authorities expect a five-figure salvage bill and intend to seek reimbursement from the owner.
• Water police say two skippers from the Berlin area left the fairway due to lack of local knowledge, and the DLRG brought them ashore by inflatable boat.