Use on the Rhine: Fire Brigade Mainz saves swimmers from drowning!

Use on the Rhine: Fire Brigade Mainz saves swimmers from drowning!

On Saturday evening, a dramatic effort caused excitement in Mainz: a swimmer in the Rhine came into difficulty. The man wanted to cool off in the water, but was hit by the treacherous current and could not save himself on the shore due to the high quay wall.

The emergency services of the Mainz fire brigade hurried to rescue with seven vehicles and three boats and brought the man to safety after a short time. They were accompanied by the police, water protection police and emergency services that coordinated the campaign. The fact that this incident was already the second within a weekend is alarming and the area in which saved is officially banned. The warnings are clear: the current in the Rhine is unpredictable and dangerous - even experienced swimmers are not safe. The Mainz fire brigade appeals to all citizens to take the dangers of swimming in the Rhine seriously and instead switch to safe bathing spots.