Night Rescue of Four Sailors Near Dugi Otok
A witness reported the grounding near Cape Oključić just before 11 PM on Monday. Two people sustained minor injuries, and the boat remained at the scene.
A witness reported the grounding near Cape Oključić just before 11 PM on Monday. Two people sustained minor injuries, and the boat remained at the scene.
Four sailors were rescued overnight from Monday to Tuesday after their boat ran aground near Cape Oključić, on the northwestern side of Dugi Otok. A swift response by officers from the Zadar Harbour Master's Office prevented more serious consequences from this maritime accident, with two people sustaining minor physical injuries.
The National Coordination Centre for Search and Rescue at Sea in Rijeka (MRCC Rijeka) received the report of the accident on August 10 at 10:57 PM. The incident was reported by a witness who was in the vicinity. Immediately upon receiving the report, the Zadar Harbour Master's Office was notified.
Officers from the Zadar Harbour Master's Office quickly set sail from Veli Rat and headed to the scene. They found the four-member crew on the grounded boat and evacuated them onto their rescue vessel. The rescued sailors were then transported to Veli Rat, arriving on August 11 at 12:45 AM.
Upon disembarking in Veli Rat, all four individuals were examined by a previously engaged medical professional. Two of them were found to have minor injuries, which were treated on the spot. After receiving assistance, the rescued sailors were transported back to their original departure point by the rescue boat from the Sali Harbour Master's Office branch, successfully concluding the rescue operation.
The grounded boat remained at the accident site and, according to a statement from the Ministry of the Sea, Transport and Infrastructure, will be removed at the owner's expense once the investigation is completed. The Ministry also reported that no marine or environmental pollution was found at the grounding site.
