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Tragic double drowning in Wolgast: City mourns two heroes
Tragic Herrentag accident in Wolgast: Two men drown during a rescue attempt. Fundraising campaigns start for the families.
Tragic double drowning in Wolgast: City mourns two heroes
A tragic incident occurred on Men's Day, May 29, 2025, in Wolgast when a young angler had a fatal accident. The 27-year-old fell into the harbor basin around 11:40 p.m. and when a 40-year-old man rushed to help him, he also fell into the water. Despite an extensive search operation by the federal police, fire brigade and other rescue units, both men were only rescued dead Baltic Sea newspaper reported.
The dramatic rescue effort, which also included the use of drones and a rescue helicopter, lasted around two and a half hours. Both men were finally rescued from water that was around 12 degrees Celsius cold by divers from the Technical Relief Agency (THW). The emergency doctor could only confirm the death of the two, which caused deep sadness among relatives and friends. Investigations into the cause of the accident are currently underway by the Anklam criminal police Tim reported.
Support for the bereaved
Following this tragic incident, a fundraising campaign was launched by friends and those close to both victims. Marie Horstmann, the friend of the deceased, has already collected over 1,800 euros to cover the financial burden, especially with regard to funeral costs. Dennis, the 27-year-old, will be buried next to his father, who died three years ago, in Ahlbeck. The 40-year-old's mother and her colleagues in the Peenestrom office have also started a fundraising campaign to support their fourteen-year-old son Eddy, who is now without a father.
The fundraisers are available via the Gofundme platform. Anyone interested in Dennis can go to: gofund.me/5f907154 donate while supporting Eddy below gofund.me/19e7bd0e takes place. The tragedy of what happened affects both the families and the community in Wolgast, which pulls together in a time of pain.
A look at drowning accidents
This incident also sheds light on a global problem: drowning accidents. According to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO), drowning accidents are one of the most common causes of death for children and young adults. Although drowning mortality was reduced by 38% between 2000 and 2021, there were over 300,000 drowning cases worldwide in 2021. Low-income and medium-sized countries are particularly affected.
The Wolgast incident shows how important it is to promote preventive measures to prevent drowning. Especially in a country like Germany, where water resources are abundant, education and safety precautions must be taken to prevent such tragic accidents in the future.