A 48‑year‑old man on Stegna beach drowned while rescuing his daughters; the teens survived and returned to shore.
Stegna. Man Drowns While Attempting to Save His Daughters
On Sunday, August 17, near the entrance to beach 64 in Stegna, a 48‑year‑old man entered the water to rescue two daughters. He was unable to exit on his own and was pulled out by witnesses. Despite rescue attempts and CPR, the man died.
Teenagers Return to Shore
The teenage daughters managed to return to shore on their own after being swept by waves and back‑flows.
Police Findings
Police determined that the man tried to help his daughters, who were pulled into deep water by waves and currents. The teens ultimately managed to reach land independently. The incident occurred at a lifeguard‑unattended beach.
Baltic Coast: 69‑Year‑Old Woman Dies in Sztutowo
On Sunday, at the entrance to the beach in Sztutowo, a 69‑year‑old woman drowned. Police stated that while walking along the shore, she was likely pulled in by waves and currents. She died despite intensive CPR lasting about 40 minutes.
Kaynaklar: Komenda Powiatowa Policji w Nowym Dworze Gdańskim
