Dramatic rescue: man from the Rhine in Cologne-Rodenkirchen!

Dramatic rescue: man from the Rhine in Cologne-Rodenkirchen!

Köln-Rodenkirchen, Deutschland - New day, new heroic deeds in Cologne! On Friday, July 4, 2025, a 28-year-old man was saved from the flowing waters of the Rhine, not without dramatic action. At around 11.40 a.m., attentive passers-by saw the man who was in trouble near a house boat at the Rodenkirchen bridge in Cologne-Rodenkirchen. The current turned out to be too strong for him to save himself alone. Spontaneously and bravely searched for the passers -by and alarmed police and fire brigade.

The Situation quickly developed into a team mission, because the passers-by acted at lightning speed. They already threw a dog line to the man to secure it on a jetty and prevent another drift. Soon afterwards the first emergency services were on site, especially two police officers from the patrol car "Arnold 12/48". They had a good knack and finally pulled the unfortunate man on land with a longer lifebuot, such as Ga.de

rescue operation in the Cologne bank of the Rhine

During the rescue, the 28-year-old made it clear that he accidentally fell into the Rhine and was no longer able to get to the bank independently. Thanks to the courageous use of the police officers and the quick reaction of the passers -by, worse things could be prevented. After the successful rescue, the man was taken to a hospital for medical care. He remains there for observation, and he is doing well according to the circumstances, according to the reporting of Kölner Stadt-Einiger .

Such incidents underline the importance of a well -trained emergency that can react quickly in an emergency. According to the Swiss Life Rescue Society (SLRG), water rescue teams are usually closely networked with various blue light organizations such as the fire brigade and the police. The voluntary and professional lifeguards are particularly familiar with the local conditions and are ready when it comes to saving life, as can be seen on Slrg.ch

A successful rescue operation that once again shows how important quick help and good cooperation between passers -by and professional forces are. We thank all those who are willing to intervene in emergency situations!