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Man Rescued After Unexpected Plunge from Palanga Bridge
Emergency services responded to an incident at the Palanga Bridge around 10:20 p.m. on Monday. Medics and firefighters were dispatched to the scene, where seaside rescuers had already concluded their operations. According to the Fire and Rescue department Situation Coordination Division, beach rescuers had successfully brought a man, who had entered the water, to shore before the arrival of other services.
Upon reaching the shore, the rescued individual was met by medical personnel.The circumstances surrounding the event are currently under inquiry.
Witness Account Highlights Rescue Efforts and Concerns
A witness described the scene unfolding at the end of the Palanga Bridge as people were observing the sunset. The individual who entered the sea,initially appearing to be joking,quickly caused concern as the situation became serious.
Onlookers’ immediate reaction was to search for a rescue buoy, which they believed shoudl have been available on the bridge, but none were found. the man in the water managed to stay afloat and swim. In response, bystanders attempted to assist. One person located a rope with a loop, possibly thrown from the marina, while others directed the man towards the shore, indicating the need to navigate under the bridge.
However, the man struggled to climb out of the water, and bystanders were unable to reach him.The timely arrival of a rescue team proved crucial. A rescuer promptly entered the water with a lifebuoy.
The witness noted that it was unclear how the man would be brought ashore until it was revealed that a metal ladder, known to rescuers, extended from the sea to the marina. The middle-aged man was able to ascend the ladder himself. The witness expressed surprise at the man’s subsequent behavior towards the rescuers,describing it as ungrateful.
The witness praised the swift and professional response of the emergency services,considering the potential for a large crowd on the bridge and the accessibility challenges. Firefighters, a boat, a water motorcycle, an ambulance, and police arrived shortly after the initial rescue team.
Though, the witness also raised a concern regarding the apparent lack of readily available rescue equipment. They suggested that the Palanga Municipality might have adopted a policy of not providing rescue buoys on the bridge, a stark contrast to previous years.
