A sailing boat capsized on the Elbe in Dresden-Pieschen on Thursday – a man has been missing since then. The 36-year-old was searched for by helicopter and boats. According to a police spokeswoman, the search was temporarily stopped on Thursday evening due to darkness. It should continue on Friday when it gets light.

According to police, several witnesses reported the overturned boat at midday. The two occupants fell overboard. The 28-year-old boat owner was able to save himself and was brought to safety by the fire department and water police. The man was taken to hospital as a precaution, said the police spokeswoman. His 36-year-old companion remained missing. “Tag24” had previously reported on the accident.

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