Search continues for frogman in Gulf of Gdansk

A search has been underway in the Gulf of Gdansk since this morning for a diver who went missing while returning from a dive on a popular torpedo boat. At around 10:30 a.m., emergency services received a call to assist a group of divers. After relaying the details, it turned out that one of the

ByMarcin Pawełczyk

Published: December 11, 2022 - 09:00

Updated: July 23, 2023 - 01:36

Search continues for frogman in Gulf of Gdansk

A search has been underway in the Gulf of Gdansk since this morning for a diver who went missing while returning from a dive on a popular torpedo boat.

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At around 10:30 a.m., emergency services received a call to assist a group of divers. After relaying the details, it turned out that one of the dive participants had gone missing while returning from the torpedo shop.

According to the account of the other dive participant, he and his partner were separated by the waves when they were already on the surface of the water. As of this moment, the search for the missing man is underway in the vicinity of Babi Doły. A rescue helicopter is also taking part in the operation in the Gulf of Gdansk, combing the surface of the water.

The missing man is also being searched for by the SAR rescue unit from Hel and four firefighting units, including a specialized water and diving group from Gdansk.

Photo: Maritime Search and Rescue Service

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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.