Palanga Pier Drowning
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A 17-year-old boy drowned near the Palanga pier after being caught in a strong undertow. A lifeguard recounted the tragedy and urged parental vigilance. The lifeguard also rescued the boy's brother.
On Patrol with Lithuanian Officers in Palanga: Brawls, Gas, and Intoxicated Tourists
Lithuanian Public Security Service (VST) officers navigated the bustling streets of Palanga during a holiday weekend, offering a glimpse into their night patrols. The "Delfi" team joined officers Tadas Kirmilas and Simas Petrauskas for two nights of observation, witnessing firsthand the challenges and interactions that define policing in the popular seaside resort after dark. Initial calls involveโฆ
Lithuanian musician slams public's 'morbid fascination' at drowning scene
Algimantas Minalga-Soliaris, a musician and father, expressed outrage on Facebook over the public's reaction to a 17-year-old's drowning in Palanga, Lithuania. He described the scene as a "fetish" wheโฆ
Bystanders jump into sea to search for drowned teen near Palanga bridge
A tragic incident unfolded near the Palanga bridge in Lithuania on August 15, 2026, when a 17-year-old boy drowned in the Baltic Sea. The event, captured in a widely shared TikTok video, shows numerouโฆ
Teenager Drowns in Palanga Sea Tragedy; Mayor Urges Extreme Caution
A devastating tragedy struck Palanga, Lithuania, as a 17-year-old boy drowned after being caught in a powerful sea current near the Jลซros tiltas (Sea Pier). The incident occurred while the boy was swiโฆ
