Record-low Danube levels reveal dozens of sunken WWII German vessels
Unusually low water near Prahovo, Serbia, has uncovered the remains of many Nazi-era warships that were scuttled during the German retreat in 1944.
Why it matters
The drought-induced exposure of WWII wrecks offers a rare chance to study historic artifacts and underscores climate change's impact on cultural heritage.
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