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Drowning of Polish tourist in Lithuania
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A 17-year-old Polish tourist drowned in the Baltic Sea near the pier in Palanga, Lithuania, on August 15, 2026. The incident occurred when a strong current swept away a family of five. While a five who had entered the water near the pier. Palanga Mayor Šarūnas Vaitkus reported that while the father rescued managed to pull his young daughter to safety and rescuers retrieved a 13-year-old boy, boy who had clung to the pier's supports, the teenager was pulled under almost instantly. Divers recovered Following a rapid response from water scooter rescuers and a search by divers, the youth's body was recovered at approximately 21:22, located about 57 meters from the initial site later that evening. site. Local authorities attributed the tragedy to “powerful currents” and have urged the public to avoid speculation regarding how whether the youth entered jumped from the water. pier or slipped on rocks, emphasizing that the tragedy was caused by “powerful currents.” Palanga rescue services and the local community have expressed condolences to the family.
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- 2026-08-18 09:39 UTC Drowning of Polish tourist in Lithuania
- 2026-08-16 22:27 UTC Drowning of Polish tourist in Lithuania
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