A 35-year-old man, who was sailing on a dinghy in Himara, fell into the sea while driving and sustained injuries to one of his legs. He later managed to get to Llamani Bay.
The police announced that after receiving a report of a speeding dinghy without people on board, they found the 35-year-old injured man in Llamani Bay, who was transported to the hospital for medical attention. Fortunately, according to the police, his life is out of danger.
Meanwhile, the dinghy, which posed a danger to other vessels and vacationers, was brought under control by the Maritime Police Unit and the Border Police.
An employee of the Marine Police Unit was able to jump aboard the raft and stop it.
Police Announcement:
Himara / Border Police averts a potential tragedy at sea
The immediate intervention of the Border Police services in Himara today avoided an event with serious consequences at sea.
After receiving a report that a rubber dinghy was moving uncontrollably and at high speed, with no people on board, Border Police services immediately intervened in the "Cape Rigoni" area, opposite Llamani beach.
The verifications showed that the driver of the vessel, citizen EM, 35 years old, resident of Orikum, had fallen into the sea while driving and had ended up in the bay of Llaman, with an injured leg. He was transported to the hospital for medical assistance and is out of danger for his life.
The dinghy, which posed a danger to other vessels and holidaymakers, was brought under control by the Maritime Police Unit and the Border Police. An officer from the Maritime Police Unit was able to board the dinghy and stop it.
The vessel was then towed to Himara BCP for further verification.
The Border Police continues to be maximally engaged in serving citizens, visitors and tourists. In this context, it invites citizens to call 112 in case of need.