Major search operation for person in Buiten-IJ waters
Emergency services conducted a significant search in the Buiten-IJ waters near Amsterdam after an individual fell from a pleasure yacht. Following an hour-long rescue effort involving multiple agencies, the operation was scaled back as the likelihood of survival decreased, though police continue to search using sonar and divers.
Emergency services launched a large-scale search operation in the Buiten-IJ waters of Amsterdam around 12:20 PM after receiving reports of a person falling overboard from a pleasure yacht. The incident occurred between the Schellingwouderbrug and the Oranjesluizen, with local houseboat residents initially attempting to locate the individual after hearing cries for help. Despite favorable conditions, including calm water and low wind, the person could not be immediately found.
The search involved the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution (KNRM), firefighters, and a police helicopter. However, after more than an hour, authorities scaled back the primary search efforts, noting that the chances of finding the victim alive had significantly diminished. The police have continued their operation in the area using sonar boats and dive teams to search for the individual. The specific circumstances surrounding how the person ended up in the water remain unclear as the recovery phase continues.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.