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The wreckage of a German warship dating back to World War II has resurfaced in the Danube River near Prahovo in eastern Serbia, as prolonged high temperatures caused water levels to drop sharply.
Serbian media reported that the vessel, submerged for decades, has become visible above the river's surface up to its hull as the water continues to recede.
The ship is believed to have belonged to Nazi Germany's Black Sea fleet, sunk in 1944 as German forces retreated from advancing Soviet troops.
Despite spending more than eight decades underwater, the wreck remains largely structurally intact though heavily rusted, drawing intense interest from locals and historians alike.
The Danube, one of Europe's longest rivers, flows through Serbia and several other countries, and its water level fluctuates seasonally depending on rainfall and temperature.
Extended periods of drought and extreme heat in the region have caused the river's water level to drop significantly in recent weeks, exposing long-submerged structures.
This is not the first time the warship has become visible, as similar drops in water level have periodically revealed the wreck in past years of severe drought.
The reappearance of the vessel serves as a physical reminder of the region's wartime history, as well as a visible marker of the effects of prolonged drought on the Danube's water levels.
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