politics
Nazi shipwrecks emerge from the depths as Europe’s Danube dries up
Unexploded ordnance and a military motorcycle also recovered following record heat and drought conditions
TL;DR
- Dozens of World War II German warships have emerged from the Danube River due to record-low water levels caused by drought.
- The ships were part of Adolf Hitler's fleet, scuttled in September 1944 to slow the Soviet advance.
- Some vessels are believed to be laden with explosives, hindering their removal.
- Other WWII remnants, including a German motorcycle and an unexploded British bomb, have been found along the river.
- Low water levels are making the Danube difficult to navigate and contributing to an energy crisis.
- The extreme weather conditions are linked to escalating human-caused climate change, with several European countries experiencing record temperatures.