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Sailing Yacht Sinks on Havel River, Prompting Major Rescue Effort

Four aboard were rescued near Schwanenwerder, with one successfully resuscitated and another sustaining minor injuries.

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Overview

  • A sailing yacht with four people aboard sank in the Havel River near the island of Schwanenwerder on Saturday afternoon.
  • A large-scale rescue operation involved the Berliner Feuerwehr, DRK-Wasserwacht, and DLRG, among other agencies.
  • One occupant, who had gone underwater, was rescued by water rescue services and successfully resuscitated on a rescue boat.
  • A second person sustained minor injuries, while the remaining two passengers were unharmed.
  • The accident site and the sunken yacht were secured by the fire department, water rescue units, and water police, with further medical care provided onshore in Kladow.