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Dramatic rescue: man taken from the Rhine in Cologne-Rodenkirchen!
On July 4, 2025, the Cologne police and passers-by rescued a 28-year-old from the Rhine in Rodenkirchen.
Dramatic rescue: man taken from the Rhine in Cologne-Rodenkirchen!
New day, new heroic deeds in Cologne! On Friday, July 4, 2025, a 28-year-old man was rescued from the flowing waters of the Rhine, and not without dramatic action. At around 11:40 a.m., attentive passers-by spotted the man who was in trouble near a houseboat near the Rodenkirchen Bridge in Cologne-Rodenkirchen. The current proved too strong for him to reach the shore alone. Passers-by spontaneously and courageously sought help and alerted the police and fire department.
The situation quickly developed into a team effort as the passers-by acted with lightning speed. They already threw the man a dog leash to secure him to a jetty and prevent him from drifting further away. Soon afterwards, the first emergency services were on site, namely two policewomen from the “Arnold 12/48” patrol car. They had a good hand and finally pulled the unfortunate man to shore with a longer lifeline ga.de reported.
Rescue operation on the banks of the Rhine in Cologne
During the rescue, the 28-year-old made it clear that he had accidentally fallen into the Rhine and was no longer able to get himself to the bank. Thanks to the courageous efforts of the police officers and the quick reaction of passers-by, something worse was prevented. After the successful rescue, the man was taken to a hospital for medical treatment. He remains there for observation and is doing well under the circumstances, according to reports Cologne City Gazette.
Such incidents underline the importance of a well-trained emergency responder who can respond quickly in an emergency. According to the Swiss Life Saving Society (SLRG), water rescue teams are usually closely networked with various emergency services organizations such as the fire department and police. The volunteer and professional lifeguards are particularly familiar with local conditions and are available when it comes to saving lives, as on slrg.ch can be read.
A successful rescue operation that once again shows how important quick help and good cooperation between passers-by and professionals are. We thank all those who are prepared to intervene in emergency situations!