A tragic incident occurred this Tuesday in Shkodra, where the captain of a tourist boat, identified as 51-year-old Arben Alamani, drowned in Lake Shkodra while attempting to rescue two tourists who had fallen into the water.
Tourists Rescued, Captain Perishes
According to the official announcement, the two tourists were successfully rescued and are in good health. Tragically, the 51-year-old captain lost his life.
“Around 16:32, a notification was received from the Operations Room that in Lake Shkodra, the captain of a tourist boat belonging to the Municipality of Shkodra, citizen A. A., 51 years old, is suspected to have drowned while attempting to rescue two tourists who had fallen into the water,” the announcement stated.
Police services immediately arrived at the scene and are continuing search efforts to locate the 51-year-old’s body. The investigative team is working to fully clarify the circumstances of the event.