Strong winds swept away the dinghy they were sailing on from their yacht, and the German tourist couple who risked drowning were rescued in Qeparo!

2025-08-25 08:44:43Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Strong winds swept away the dinghy they were sailing on from their yacht, and
Rescue operation

Border Police rescues German tourist couple in the coastal area of ​​Qeparo, in the Vlora district.

Thanks to the quick intervention of the border police, Berhard Michael, 70, and Ute Dorothea, 63, were rescued and transported safely to the port of Himara.

The incident occurred late yesterday evening, around 10:00 PM, when the Himara Police Station received a report of two people seeking help in the coastal area of ​​Qeparo.

Immediately, the Border Police vessel headed towards the scene.

"Around 22:45, about 100 meters from the shore, the police found two German citizens on a plastic dinghy without a motor, only with paddles, named "Timini". They had become separated from their personal yacht "Tiaman" and due to the strong wind they had not been able to return to shore", the local police announced.
Around 00:30, they arrived at the port in good health.

"This is the next case that shows the important role of the border police in guaranteeing the safety of vacationers and tourists on the Albanian coast," the Vlora Police underlined.


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