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In a dramatic turn of events, the dredger 'Pieter Caland' successfully rescued a 29-year-old crew member from the bulk carrier 'Athina L,' who had fallen overboard on December 1, 2023. The incident took place around midnight in the Elbe River near Otterndorf, between buoys 44 and 46. Prompt action was taken by the Cuxhaven traffic center of the Waterways and Shipping Administration, which quickly initiated a search and rescue (SAR) operation. The crew of the 'Pieter Caland' spotted the sailor's life jacket glowing in the water and skillfully maneuvered their vessel close enough for the man to climb aboard using the pilot's ladder. Only about 30 minutes had passed since the alarm was raised when the lifeboat arrived on scene. Two trained sea rescuers from the lifeboat boarded the 'Pieter Caland' to provide crucial initial medical assistance to the sailor, who remained responsive throughout the ordeal. After ensuring his body temperature stabilized, the rescuers transported him to the lifeboat and made a swift journey to Cuxhaven. Approximately two hours after he fell overboard, the sailor was handed over to an ambulance for urgent medical care. At the time of the rescue, the weather was calm, characterized by light snowfall, an air temperature of around -1°C, and a water temperature of 5°C. For more on this courageous rescue, visit: https://www.seenotretter.de/aktuelles/seenotfaelle/seemann-ueber-bord-und-gerettet.