Maritime police rescue two Slovenian tourists swept out to sea by currents

Maritime police officers Mario Vuksanović and Dalibor Đurić successfully rescued two Slovenian tourists who were struggling against strong sea currents near Savudrija, Croatia. The couple, a 69-year-old man and a 65-year-old woman, were found clinging to a paddle boat, exhausted and unable to return to shore.

The incident began around 12:30 PM on June 26, when the woman went for a swim near the coast. However, wind and currents pushed her away from the shore and towards the Savudrija estuary, making it impossible for her to return. Around 1:30 PM, her husband noticed she was not returning, took a paddle boat, and went to assist her. Unfortunately, he too was caught by the strong currents and could not paddle back or reach the rocky shore.

Maritime police received a distress call around 3:30 PM and arrived at the scene within 20 minutes. Officers Vuksanović and Đurić, who have a history of successful rescues, brought the stranded couple aboard their patrol vessel and then safely to land. The rescued tourists were identified as Slovenian nationals.

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We want to emphasize that if you go to sea, you must always monitor the weather conditions, both on land and at sea, especially for the area where you intend to be at sea. When choosing a place to swim, try to use beaches with organized access to the sea so you can enter and exit the sea more easily. When entering the sea as a swimmer, try to pay attention to the wind, waves, and sea currents that can carry you far from the initial position of entering the sea, which can make it difficult for you to return to the initial position of entering the sea later. You must be aware of your psycho-physical abilities.

Following the rescue, Vuksanović emphasized the importance of monitoring weather conditions both on land and at sea, especially in the intended area of activity. He advised using beaches with easy access to the water and paying close attention to wind, waves, and currents that can carry swimmers far from their entry point. He also stressed the need for individuals to be aware of their physical and mental capabilities.

Dalibor Đurić added a warning about dehydration at sea, explaining that swimmers often don't feel sweat due to cooling in the water, and that swallowing saltwater and exertion accelerate fluid loss. This can lead to dangerous muscle cramps, dizziness, and exhaustion. He urged swimmers to stay within designated swimming areas, no more than 100 meters from the shore, and to be mindful of their limits.

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Dehydration at sea for swimmers occurs because cooling in the water prevents the feeling of sweating, and swallowing saltwater and exertion further accelerate fluid loss. This increases the risk of dangerous muscle cramps, dizziness, and exhaustion, which can be dangerous for a certain group of people. I appeal for swimmers to stay within the fenced swimming areas and not to go further than 100 meters from the shore. If you intend to use