Oil disaster in Jüterbog: Fire brigade saves swans from contaminated pond!

Oil disaster in Jüterbog: Fire brigade saves swans from contaminated pond!

Jüterbog, Deutschland - On June 26, 2025, the fire brigade and police in Jüterbog were called for serious use on the pipe pond. Unknowns had thrown a canister into the pond with a black, presumably oil -containing liquid, which led to a worrying oil pollution. A lubrication film that spread over half the pond was already discovered at 1 p.m., and the emergency services were immediately on site to prevent worse. The Jüterbog fire brigade and the DRK/Wasserwacht mobilized quickly 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, with which the pipe pond is connected via trenches. [maz-online.de] (https://www.maz-online.de/lokales/teltow-flaeming/jueterbog/feuerwehr-etie- Einerbog-oelkanister-im-Rohtich-hzz5p7yQyrht3nqucxSkvgltuy.html) reported by the deletion work Criminal police that led to securing evidence, including the oil canister, and to remove water samples.

The work of the emergency services was particularly appreciated, and Ms. Koch from the Ordnungsamt received praise for her quick coordination of the mission. On the same evening, the first swans were spotted with visible oil traces in the plumage. Ms. Lindner-Klopsch and the fire brigade mobilized an animal rescue organization as part of a proactive animal rescue operation. Until 9:30 p.m., five swans were captured, freed from oil and converted into a safe environment. These measures were urgently needed because the swans cannot return to their ponds for the time being until the Situation has been clarified. Thanks to all the forces and the fire brigade from Teltow for the support with the oil lock jueterbog.eu!

Investigations and damage assessment

The city administration, the district administration, the fire brigade and the district angler association are already in intensive exchange with a special company to plan the further procedure to remove the oil. In the coming days, a comprehensive plan for ecological renovation is to be created. The first estimates assume that the cost of oil pollution will be at least 20,000 euros, which must first be borne by the city. The surrounding reeds could even be cut back to take effective cleaning measures maz-online.de.

The criminal police have already started investigations and filed the complaint against unknown. Jochen Kubick from the district angler association started a public call on Facebook and asks for information about the responsible persons of this environmental sin. In the meantime, a security concept has also been created to ensure that the contaminated area remains comprehensively secured and a drain to the Nuthe is twice isolated jueterbog.eu.

The situation on the Rohrtich is of great importance for many people in Jüterbog, and the affected animals are a sensitive indicator of the environmental health of the region. It remains to be hoped that the necessary steps will be initiated quickly and efficiently in order to restore both the water quality and the well -being of the local wildlife.