One person drowned in the Lazdijai district on Saturday after a body was discovered in the river. According to Edita Zdanevičienė, a representative from the Department of Fire Protection and Rescue, rescue workers recovered the body of a man from the Kirsna river. A separate incident occurred in the Kretinga district, specifically in Kartena.
Authorities issued a warning regarding water safety, advising caution even during warm weather. Rescuers plan to implement a new safety protocol in the Kartena district on Sunday, following reports that a policeman may have drowned. The Police Department reported that a policeman, who was born in 1992 and belongs to the Klaipėda County Police Department, was reported missing after swimming in the waterworks at approximately 4:45 PM on Sunday.
As of the time of writing, the body of this individual has not been located. These incidents underscore ongoing safety concerns near local waterways. Officials are reiterating the necessity of exercising extreme caution when near water, regardless of the prevailing weather conditions.
The planned safety measures in Kartena aim to enhance rescue efforts and public awareness following the reported drowning incident.
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