The accident occurred at Zalew Sulejowski. A strong gust of wind overturned the yacht. Two people fell into the water. Thanks to quick help, nothing happened to them and they reached the shore safely.
Piotrków police officers on daily duty on police motorboats, on the waters of the Sulejowski Reservoir, near the town of Barkowice Mokre, noticed an overturned sailing yacht. Two people were in the water next to it.
– They started a rescue operation. They started by taking both people out of the water. After ensuring their safety and thermal comfort, the police watermen started to raise the boat – describes in the statement Senior Warrant Officer Izabela Gajewska from the Piotrków police. – At that time, witnesses to the incident swimming in the reservoir helped to take the personal belongings of the woman and the man out of the water – she adds.
Two people fell into the water after the wind capsized the yachtPiotrkow Trybunalski police
After turning the boat around, the police boatmen and the injured people safely towed it to port.
They were wearing life jackets
– Fortunately, in this case, no one was injured. The yacht users had life jackets, which allowed them to float on the water surface. The helmsman was sober – emphasizes Staff Sergeant Izabela Gajewska
Using water equipment involves a great deal of responsibility, and your own safety and the safety of other participants is a priority. Before starting to use water equipment, check the weather forecast to avoid sudden changes in weather conditions. Remember that it is an important obligation to put on safety measures in the form of life jackets, which can save lives in the event of unexpected accidents. It is also worth remembering to inform others about your plans and where you are on the water. Being careful and using common sense are key elements of responsible use of water equipment.
Rescue operation on Lake Solina
On Lake Solina (Podkarpackie), a water patrol saved three drowning men. On Sunday morning, the police officers were on duty together with an officer of the State Fisheries Guard. They received information about people drowning and in need of immediate help. When they sailed to the area of Zajęcza Island, they noticed three men clinging to the centerboard of an overturned sailboat.
Water patrol on Lake SolinaSubcarpathian police
They sailed to them in a police boat, on board which they pulled out the 42-year-old helmsman, a resident of Sanok, and two passengers, a 43-year-old and a 54-year-old. The men were taken to shore, safe and sound. It turned out that they were all drunk. The helmsman had 0.8 per mille of alcohol in his system. He was given a fine for operating a boat while intoxicated.
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