On December 6, a 44‑year‑old man nicknamed “Bossman” is missing after falling overboard from a barge moored near the Średnicowy Bridge in Warsaw’s city centre, prompting intensive river‑side searches.
Incident Details
At night between December 5 and 6, a barge moored in the Średnicowy Bridge area in Warsaw’s Śródmieście experienced the accidental fall of its 44‑year‑old crew member, known to friends as “Bossman”. He slipped while cleaning after a party and disappeared in the river’s current.
Video Evidence
Surveillance footage recorded the event. The clip captured the moment when the man lost balance and plunged into the Vistula. No other person was involved, and the incident has been deemed an accidental mishap.
Search Operation
Police, water‑borne units, and private volunteers are conducting a coordinated search from both shore and river. Police patrol boats and support vessels remain on the water, while volunteers, including Daniel Dymiński, help family and friends with rescue efforts.
Family Appeal
Relatives have urged anyone near the Vistula in the coming days to watch closely for the man’s appearance, report any suspicious findings, and assist the ongoing investigation.
Search Areas and Tactics
Search teams are focusing on the stretch around Średnicowy Bridge and downstream. They are especially attentive to places where the current deposits debris, vegetated shoreline pockets, and low‑lying riverbanks, recalling recent river tragedies.
About Inland Navigation Day
Inland Navigation Day, observed on December 5, honors those who maintain river safety and navigation, from professional operators to enthusiasts. Warsaw’s waterway workforce includes about 100 inland‑waterway seafarers monitoring vessel traffic and providing flood protection on major rivers.