
The wreck of a dinghy in the middle of the sea in Dhërmi endangered the lives of 5 people on board who could drown. The dinghy was moving towards Porto Palermo when it suddenly suffered a defect.
The Border Police intervened immediately after receiving the notification and escorted the driver and passengers to the shore. All five are in good health.
Police notification
Dhërmi/They risked drowning at sea after their boat broke down, Border Police rescue 5 citizens.
Immediately after receiving the notification that a dinghy sailing towards Porto Palermo had broken down, Border Police services immediately headed towards the signaled location.
After locating the vessel, the Police services intervened to provide assistance to the driver of the dinghy and the 4 citizens on board, who were escorted by the Border Police vessel to the shore, in Porto Palermo.
The 5 citizens are in good health and thanked the Border Police employees for their timely intervention and the assistance provided.
The Border Police appeals to all drivers of watercraft to show increased caution, to consider weather conditions and to avoid going out to sea when they pose a risk to their safety.