Cadets Rescue Driver From Car Submerged in Trieste Harbor

A swift response by military cadets averted a potential tragedy in Trieste, Italy, when a car veered into the sea near the Piazza Unità d'Italia. The incident occurred on a Sunday afternoon as cadets from the Military Academy were visiting the city. Without hesitation, several soldiers jumped into the water, reached the vehicle, and pulled the 41-year-old driver to safety before the car sank.

The rescued man, a local resident, was taken to the hospital and reported to have sustained no serious injuries. One of the soldiers involved in the rescue was also injured and received medical attention. The Italian Ministry of Defense shared a video of the dramatic rescue on social media, highlighting the cadets' quick actions.

Firefighters arrived with specialized equipment, including a crane and a boat, and a helicopter with divers was dispatched from Venice. Using sonar, they located the car at a depth of about seven meters, approximately twenty meters from the shore. Divers confirmed no one else was inside before using lifting balloons to bring the vehicle to the surface and closer to the shore, where it was removed by crane. Carabinieri are investigating the cause of the accident.