Rescue in the Rhine: sailor jumps into the water, man remains missing!

Rescue in the Rhine: sailor jumps into the water, man remains missing!

Köln, Deutschland - in Cologne searched intensively for a missing man in the Rhine on June 12, 2025. According to FAZ , the man was discovered and reported between the Hohenzollernbrücke and the bastia around 2:30 p.m. A dramatic scene unfolded when a sailor jumped from a river ship with a lifeguard ring to offer his help, but returned to the ship unscathed. The search was extensively supported by the water protection police, fire brigade and police, with even a helicopter was used.

Although the search measures were far -reaching, the man sought has so far been unobtrusive. In the meantime, there were rescue operations at the Aquarius lake in Cologne on the morning of the same day, where searched for a missing 22-year-old, but without success. A 24-year-old woman was saved from this lake because she had to be brought to the hospital in a strongly hypothermic manner.

origin of the search

The events in Cologne are not to be considered isolated. On May 1, 2025, the city focused on a striking risk from bathing accidents. On this day, two men, 36 and 47 years old, had bet who could swim the Rhine faster. The 36-year-old climbed into the water at 12.30 p.m., but was aborted by the current and remained disappearing for the time being. According to Express , the incident led to an extensive search for the police, water protection police and a rescue helicopter, which can be broken off after several hours had to.

The dangers of water

The problem of drowning accidents in Germany is also highlighted by the German Life Rescue Society (DLRG). In the first months of 2024, at least 253 people already drowned, which is an increase compared to the previous year. Particular attention should be noted that the number of drowned people from 77 to 92 has risen in rivers, which represents the third increase in a row, such as ZDF reported.

Risk factors such as overestimation and the consumption of alcohol are named as frequent causes of drowning tragedies. The DLRG urgently advises you to swim in monitored areas and provides information on risk reduction, which include wearing life jackets and avoiding alcohol in front of the bathroom. Older people, especially those with previous illnesses, are particularly at risk, with almost every third fatalities being over 71 years old.

The tragic incidents in Cologne are part of a major problem that illustrates the dangers of water in Germany and underlines the importance of security measures.