Body Recovered from danė River Following Ice Rescue Operation
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A tragic incident unfolded on January 28th near Klaipėda,Lithuania,as emergency services recovered a body from the frozen Danė River. Authorities were alerted to the situation after receiving a distress call regarding a person trapped on the ice, ultimately resulting in a recovery operation led by the Klaipėda Fire and Rescue Department.
Initial Emergency Response
According to a statement released by the Fire and Rescue Department, police dispatchers contacted emergency services at 12:42 PM local time on january 28th. The call indicated a need for assistance in removing a frozen individual from the Danė River, specifically near Aukštkiemių village, Danų Street, within the Sendvario seniūnija of the Klaipėda region.
Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters discovered an individual lying motionless on the ice. The challenging conditions necessitated a carefully coordinated rescue effort.
Recovery Operation Details
The recovery operation involved specialized equipment to safely access and retrieve the body. Firefighters utilized sledges, a rope system, and stretchers to transport the individual from the ice to the riverbank. Once safely recovered, the body was transferred into the care of funeral service personnel.
The incident underscores the extreme dangers associated with venturing onto frozen bodies of water, particularly during periods of fluctuating temperatures. Authorities have not yet released details regarding the identity of the deceased or the circumstances leading to the incident.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
