On June 8, the 72 meter long self-propelled barge Apollo ran aground on the Elbe River near Kötitz, Germany.  The Apollo was en route to Czechia with 500 tons of fertilizer when it struck bottom and became stuck.  The vessel requested assistance as the vessel was in risk of breaking up as water level dropped.  River traffic was halted and several dams released water hoping the raise the level allow a tug to refloat the Apollo.  However, the water level only increased marginally aborting the refloating.  A lighter was requested instead.  No reports of injuries to the 3 crew on board. No damage or pollution reported.