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Near the pier in Orłowo, a group of divers found a corpse

The body of an unidentified man was found in the water today, near the pier in Orłowo. The corpse was found by a group of divers from the Tri-city area, who were conducting their weekly recreational diving at the spot. The diving team from the Piórewicz Diving Centre from Gdynia, as every week, went for

ByMarcin Pawełczyk

Published: January 2, 2021 - 09:00

Updated: July 22, 2023 - 21:47

Near the pier in Orłowo, a group of divers found a corpse

The body of an unidentified man was found in the water today, near the pier in Orłowo. The corpse was found by a group of divers from the Tri-city area, who were conducting their weekly recreational diving at the spot.

The diving team from the Piórewicz Diving Centre from Gdynia, as every week, went for their usual recreational diving, this time near Orlovo pier. The participants intended to have a successful start to the new year and improve their skills.

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Unfortunately, during a routine dive at some point the divers came across the corpse of an unidentified man who had drowned in unknown circumstances. The body was found near the end of the pier, on its western side.

Divers marked the spot where the drowning man was found, attached the body to a ladder, then completed the dive and went ashore to notify police.

It is not the most successful start to the year, but the behaviour of the group is a model example of how we should act in a similar situation. Under no circumstances should the corpse be touched, but the exact spot where it lies should be marked, and then the relevant services should be alerted and awaiting their arrival.

The incident was reported to us by Łukasz Piórewicz of CTN Piórewicz in Gdynia.

Photo: CTN Piórewicz

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Marcin Pawełczyk

Marcin’s journey with diving has been an adventure. Starting as a recreational diver, he soon found himself drawn to the fascinating stories and mysteries of Baltic wrecks. After gaining experience, Marcin decided to go beyond just leisurely exploration and took his training up a notch by completing the TMX course, allowing him to explore even deeper and uncover the secrets of inaccessible places. His next challenge has been cave diving, where he is honing his skills to become a certified diver. Not content to simply take in the breathtaking beauty of underwater life, Marcin has also embraced underwater photography since 2018, capturing stunning shots that bring these worlds alive for those who are unable to experience them first-hand. Marcin’s passion for the underwater has taken him far and is sure to continue doing so as he dives into new depths and captures breathtaking images.