Thirty-two sailing camp participants aged 14 to 18 were pulled from the water on Thursday evening after three units capsized near the Sexten Gate on Lake Seksty, according to reports from the Mazurian Volunteer Search and Rescue.
The emergency response began at 20:24 when the Water Rescue Coordination Center in Giżycko received an initial alert regarding three capsized vessels and roughly 20 people in the water, following a notification forwarded by the Emergency Notification Centre in Łódź. Several regional rescue units deployed to the scene, where responders quickly realized a significantly larger group was struggling in the lake.
Rescue Operations and Medical Status
Rescuers successfully recovered all 32 young sailors from the lake, preventing a major tragedy. According to the Mazurian Volunteer Search and Rescue, four teenagers sustained minor abrasions and received direct care from an Emergency Medical Service team, while one participant required hospital transport. The Mazurian Rescue Service confirmed via social media that the individual was moved to a medical facility following the incident.
Did You Know? The emergency response involved multiple regional units that converged on the Sexten Gate area of Lake Seksty after the initial 20:24 alert indicated only about 20 people were in the water before rescuers found 32 participants.
Following the rescue, the unhospitalized teenagers were transported to the Mazurian Rescue Service base in Okartovo. Nikola Cieślak of the organization noted that the young campers arrived completely soaked without spare clothing. Personnel at the base provided dry clothes, blankets, and essential shelter for the night.
Logistics and Parental Response
The rescued teenagers are scheduled to spend the night at the Okartovo base under continuous care and supervision. Parents of the participants have already started traveling to retrieve their children, with some facing long journeys from distant cities such as Wrocław.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the capsizing incident occur?
The incident took place on Thursday evening near the Sexten Gate on Lake Seksty.
How many people were rescued from the water?
Rescuers pulled 32 sailing camp participants aged 14 to 18 from the lake.
What injuries were reported among the teenagers?
Four teenagers suffered minor abrasions treated by medical teams, and one person was transported to a hospital.
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