Man in Wheelchair Found Dead After Falling Into Rostock Harbor Basin

The 58-year-old was reported missing by his wife and located lifeless hours later; investigations suggest an accidental fall but the exact circumstances remain unclear.

• A 58-year-old man in a wheelchair drowned after falling into the Rostock harbor basin on March 17, 2025.
• The man was reported missing by his wife after he was last seen observing anglers at the fishing harbor.
• Extensive search efforts included divers, a rescue boat, and a helicopter equipped with a thermal imaging camera.
• The man and his wheelchair were found lifeless at the bottom of the harbor basin shortly after 6:00 PM.
• Initial investigations found no evidence of foul play, with marks on the quay edge suggesting an accidental fall.

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