Stock Photo - 28 October 2023, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Sassnitz: Washed-up gravel is loaded while hundreds of volunteers clean up the remains of the severe Baltic Sea storm tide during the ""pier cleaning"" on the promenade on the island of Rügen. Dozens of containers were filled by the helpers with driftwood, stones, gravel or washed-up sand and driven away with tractors and tractors. According to the city, the action was also supported by many companies from the region, which had provided vehicles and equipment. Photo: Stefan Sauer/dpa. - Sassnitz/Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania/Germany