Röbel / Waren (Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania) – Tragic sailing accident on the Müritz near Röbel!
Rescue workers have been looking for a 60-year-old man who went overboard during a trip in a storm since Thursday evening.
As a police spokesman said on Friday, divers and boats of the water police are on duty. A helicopter had been requested. The chances of survival of the 60-year-old missing person, who is said to have not worn a life jacket, are low.
The accident occurred during a sailing excursion by four men (43-62) from the region. The youngest crew member jumped after the 60-year-old after the accident.
He was able to keep his friend afloat for about 15 minutes before he lost his strength and had to save himself.