Tragedy on Usedom beach: 83‑year-old man drowns in Baltic Sea

On Wednesday afternoon, a tragic incident occurred at the beach in Ahlbeck on the island of Usedom. In the waters of the Baltic Sea near the "Waldoase" hotel, an unconscious 83-year-old man from Saxony-Anhalt was spotted. Beachgoers noticed the drifting body at around 12:30 GMT and promptly notified the emergency services.

Unfortunately, despite rescuers' rapid intervention, the services could not save the man's life.

Initial findings suggest that health problems, which led to the man's collapse while swimming in the sea, could have caused the tragedy. This, in turn, prevented him from being able to get back to shore on his own.

To determine the exact cause of death, the case is currently being investigated by the criminal police. This is the first drowning incident of the current season on the island of Usedom, drawing additional attention from services and local authorities.

Accidents of this type remind us of the need to exercise particular caution when using bathing areas, especially for older people and those with health problems. It is important to avoid swimming alone and to use guarded beaches where help is immediately available.

The beach at Ahlbeck, located on the island of Usedom, is one of the most beautiful places on the Baltic Sea. It features wide, sandy beaches that attract tourists from Germany and Europe. Ahlbeck, one of the three well-known imperial resorts alongside Heringsdorf and Bansin, offers beautiful landscapes, a rich history, and numerous attractions.

This tragic incident occurred on an unguarded naturist beach, approximately one mile from the German-Polish border, at the beach entrance marked 1A5.