Drunk on the water: 63-year-old with 2.41 per thousand stopped!

Drunk on the water: 63-year-old with 2.41 per thousand stopped!

The water protection police in Schwerin was challenged last Saturday when she took up a sports boat driver in the Ludwigslust-Parchim district with a breath alcohol value of 2.41 per thousand. The incident occurred in the Banzkower Schleuse, where the 63-year-old had already become conspicuous. Despite the warnings of the lock attendant, the man could not be stopped because the lock process was already completed. He continued his journey steadily towards Eldedreieck.

When the officers of the water protection police stop him at the Gaartzer Bridge, they were expected to drive his further trip home. After the breath alcohol test, which revealed an alarming value, the man was brought to the Helios Clinic after Schwerin to take blood samples. The consequences of his behavior are serious, since criminal proceedings have now been initiated against him for drunkenness in shipping.

family members also affected

Not only the sports boat driver himself faces legal consequences. Even his wife, who may want to relieve him, could not take over the boat. A breath alcohol test for the 52-year-old showed an even higher value of 3.62 per thousand. Because of her high alcohol level, the police brought it to Parchim instead of leading the boat.

The incidents raise questions about general security in water protection, especially when alcohol is involved. This type of violations not only endangers the people involved, but also other boat drivers and water sports enthusiasts in the area. Such events can not only lead to serious accidents, but also impair confidence in compliance with security standards in leisure traffic.

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