Father and son were rescued by border police at Lake Pogradec.
They had gone out by boat to fish, but encountered difficulties due to deteriorating weather.
The police arrived by boat and helped them return to shore.
Police announcement:
The Border Police went to the aid of two citizens who were at risk of drowning in the lake due to bad weather.
Police services responded quickly and professionally, enabling the location and safe return to shore of two citizens, a father and son, who had gone fishing in the lake.
The operations room of the Korça Local Directorate for Border and Migration received a call for help from two citizens who had gone out fishing in their boat and, due to deteriorating weather conditions, were unable to return to shore.
Border Police services were immediately deployed, which, with the "Skaf" vessel, located the boat about 1.5 miles from the coast and enabled the safe return of the two citizens to the pier. Their health condition is good.
The citizens (father and son) thanked the Police services for the immediate response and professionalism shown.
The Border Police remains maximally engaged in serving citizens, visitors and tourists, and invites anyone in need to call the toll-free number 112.