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Oil disaster in Jüterbog: Fire brigade saves swans from contaminated pond!
Fire brigade operation in Jüterbog: oil canister thrown into the pipe pond, damage relief work in progress, swans rescued.
Oil disaster in Jüterbog: Fire brigade saves swans from contaminated pond!
Am 26. Juni 2025 wurde die Feuerwehr und Polizei in Jüterbog zu einem ernsten Einsatz am Rohrteich gerufen. Unidentified people had thrown a canister containing a black liquid that was suspected to contain oil into the pond, which led to a worrying oil spill. A smear film that spread across half the pond was discovered at 1 p.m. and the emergency services were immediately on site to prevent anything worse from happening. The Jüterbog fire department and the DRK/water rescue service quickly mobilized to install an oil barrier and stop the spread of the liquid. This was an important measure to prevent the oil from flowing into the neighboring Nuthe, to which the pipe pond is connected via ditches. [maz-online.de]. the oil canister, and led to the taking of water samples.
The work of the emergency services was particularly recognized, and Ms. Koch from the public order office received praise for her quick coordination of the operation. On the same evening, the first swans with visible traces of oil in their feathers were spotted. As part of a proactive animal rescue operation, Ms. Lindner-Klopsch and the fire department mobilized an animal rescue organization at short notice. By 9:30 p.m., five swans had been captured, freed of oil and relocated to a safe environment. These measures were urgently needed as the swans cannot return to their tube pond until the situation is resolved. Thanks to all emergency services and the fire department from Teltow for their support with the oil barrier jueterbog.eu!
Investigations and damage assessment
The city administration, the district administration, the fire department and the district anglers' association are already in intensive contact with a specialist company in order to plan the next steps to remove the oil. A comprehensive ecological restoration plan will be drawn up in the coming days. Initial estimates assume that the costs of the oil pollution will be at least 20,000 euros, which will initially have to be borne by the city. The surrounding reeds may even need to be cut back completely in order to take effective cleaning measures maz-online.de.
The criminal police have already started investigations and filed a complaint against unknown persons. Jochen Kubick from the district anglers' association has launched a public appeal on Facebook asking for information about those responsible for this environmental sin. In the meantime, a security concept was also created to ensure that the contaminated area remains comprehensively secured and a drain to the Nuthe is double sealed jueterbog.eu.
The situation at the Rohrteich is of great importance to many people in Jüterbog, and the animals affected are a sensitive indicator of the environmental health of the region. It is hoped that the necessary steps will be taken quickly and efficiently to restore both water quality and the welfare of the local wildlife.