Four people ended up in the water in Eelderwolde this morning after their boat sank. That happened near the Oude Badweg in Eelderwolde. The passengers were brought to safety by the emergency services.
The boat sank for unknown reasons. The passengers then ended up in the water. The passengers swam independently to a nearby deck, after which they were brought to safety by the police and fire brigade.
Despite the cold and snow this morning, none of the victims had to be taken to the hospital. It is not known why the four people were on the water at that time.