Moving determination and modern methods – Daniel Dymiński refuses to stop fighting to find his son, Krzysztof. In recent days, specially trained tracking dogs have joined the search and, in the Vistula, have pointed to a new, promising lead.
Hope on the Vistula – the latest stage of the search
For more than two years, the parents of missing Krzysztof Dymiński have been waging an unequal battle to find even the faintest trace of their son. On 27 May 2023, the teenager vanished without a trace; a morning trip to Warsaw marked the beginning of a family tragedy. From the very start, the search has involved not only relatives, but also volunteers, divers, a police search team and advanced technology – drones, sonar, underwater cameras and, most recently, cadaver dogs.
Tracking dogs on the water: effectiveness and hope
Dogs trained to detect human remains in decomposition, as well as fragments of remains – including underwater – took part in the search. Over two days in July (21-22.07.2025), Daniel Dymiński and the dogs’ handlers spent many hours on the Vistula, carefully analysing the animals’ indications. In one specific place, both dogs – working independently – located an identical spot, which will be thoroughly checked in the coming days.
What does using cadaver dogs achieve?
These dogs are highly qualified „detectives” whose effectiveness is compared to the work of the best police laboratories. They are able to detect traces of human presence even many months after a disappearance, which gives hope to the families of the missing. Their work is invaluable especially on rivers, where traditional methods fail.
Invaluable help and thanks
On social media, Daniel Dymiński stresses not only the unwavering resolve of his family, but also the enormous work and commitment of the dogs’ handlers. Thanks to them, it is possible to gradually eliminate further search areas and focus efforts on a specific place. „Every such dog and handler is worth their weight in gold” – he says with gratitude.
The search led by the Dymiński family has also taken on a social dimension – Daniel, swimming across the Vistula, has on several occasions found the bodies of other people, helping other families grappling with the tragedy of a disappearance.
Below we publish photos of the clothing the missing person was wearing and the items he took with him
