Mother and Son Plunge from Ferry in Baltic Sea Tragedy
A heartbreaking disaster struck on a ferry crossing from Sweden to Poland when a seven-year-old boy fell overboard into the icy Baltic Sea. His mother, a Polish national, dived in after him in a desperate bid to save her son. The boy reportedly fell from around 20 metres (65 feet), according to the Swedish Maritime Administration.
Rescue Efforts Fail Despite NATO Response
NATO ships quickly joined a rescue mission, and both mother and son were airlifted separately to a hospital in Sweden. Despite frantic efforts, neither survived the ordeal, authorities confirmed.
Prosecutors Open Murder Probe as Investigation Continues
Swedish prosecutors have launched a preliminary murder investigation. The suspect behind the tragedy remains unknown. Prosecutor Stina Brindmark said the probe aims to uncover exactly what happened during the incident.
“Unfortunately, in the morning we received information from the Swedish side that we have to pass on this terrible news to the family because both the boy and the woman are dead,” said Polish police spokesperson Mariusz Ciarka.
Ferry Malfunction Under Scrutiny; Police Appeal for Witnesses
The ill-fated Stena Spirit ferry left Karlskrona in southern Sweden, heading for Gdynia on the Polish coast when the tragedy struck mid-journey. Authorities are now probing whether a ferry malfunction played a role. Stena Line spokesperson Agnieszka Zembrzycka confirmed full cooperation with police to uncover the facts.
Swedish police have urged Polish passengers to come forward with any information, hoping to piece together the tragic chain of events that cost two lives.
