Rescue action on the River Sieg: Missing man after the boat accident recovered

Rescue action on the River Sieg: Missing man after the boat accident recovered

A spectacular incident occurred on Thursday evening when a 37-year-old man fell on a father's day trip from a rubber boat to the Sieg river near Hennef. The man was on the water with four friends when he suddenly fell into the cold water from the edge of the boat and was no longer visible to his friends. This led to a massive use of rescue workers and alerted the police.

A total of around 180 emergency services were involved in the large -scale search. Lifeguards and two helicopters were used to find the missing person. The situation was a serious danger because sudden immersion in cold water can be life -threatening, especially in the first 30 minutes. Experts emphasize that timely first aid and quick medical care are crucial to ensure survival reports Wehrmed .

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The search measures called for the intensive cooperation of several organizations. Ultimately, it turned out that the missing person was able to swim on the bank on his own. He was taken to a hospital with serious grazes by the emergency services. Experts know that the transport of water accident victims under controlled conditions and with revolving reheating is of central importance in order to avoid serious health consequences such as hypothermia. While dealing with hypothermic patients, this aspect often played an important role in the current situation So Wehrmed . In a further context, there was a different tragic incident that occurred on Tuesday, July 9th, on the Rhine near Rheinau in Switzerland. A 37-year-old man from Germany is missing after a inflatable boat accident. A 28-year-old woman was saved in this incident, but since then the man has disappeared. The search, which was supported by local fire departments, had to be canceled due to the high water level and the dangers from alluvial wood. However, regular search trips are planned. Around 100 emergency services were deployed here, including the fire brigade and the police who worked together with Swiss and German units Südkurier .

These incidents illustrate the risks associated with water activities, especially on days with high leisure volumes such as father days. The dangers from cold water and difficult weather conditions can become fatal in such situations.