A 47‑year‑old woman died after a night rescue effort in the Żerański Canal near Stanisławów Pierwszy, where two women fell into the water around 18:00.
Timeline of the Incident
At approximately 18:00, evening hours, a dramatic event occurred near the Izabelińska Street viaduct in Stanisławów Pierwszy, Legions county: two women fell into the Żerański Canal. The 47‑year‑old, despite rescue efforts and transport to a hospital, was declared dead after 22:00.
Rescue Operations
A coalition of local fire brigades, rescue boats, LWOPR rescuers, two medical teams, the “Ratownik 12” helicopter, and police mobilised. Firefighters from Unit 1 secured the site and a diver combed the canal bed for additional people or objects.
Operations on the water began with immediate recovery; water rescuers located both women, transferred them onto a boat, and handed them over to shore‑based medical teams for continued treatment.
Medical Outcome
The 47‑year‑old and 71‑year‑old women were extracted from the canal in a critically ill state, necessitating immediate advanced medical assistance. Resuscitation on shore aimed to restore basic life functions.
After circulation was restored, both were transported in critical condition to hospitals. The 47‑year‑old was admitted as hypothermic; doctors confirmed death after 22:00. The 71‑year‑old remains in hospital under specialist care.
Evidence Found
At the canal’s shore, authorities discovered fishing rods and gear, indicating that the women may have been angling shortly before the incident. The exact chain of events remains unknown.
Ongoing Investigation
Police secured the scene, performed photographic documentation, and collected witness accounts. They are preserving trace evidence that may be vital for subsequent investigations.
Investigators will determine how the women entered the water and whether an accident occurred or other circumstances influenced their safety. Analysis may include nearby camera footage and expert assessments.
The case is overseen by the police under a prosecutor, who will supervise further proceedings and procedural decisions regarding this tragic event.
