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Rescue workers on duty: Missing man wanted in Lake Aquarius!
Rescue workers are looking for a missing man in Wassermannsee in Ehrenfeld. A woman was rescued, the causes are unclear.
Rescue workers on duty: Missing man wanted in Lake Aquarius!
There is concern about a missing man in the Wassermannsee in Cologne-Ehrenfeld today. Rescue workers have been working since the early hours of the morning to search for the person who may be in the water. The emergency services, including numerous firefighters and helpers from the DLRG, are doing everything they can to shed light on the matter. A woman who was apparently under the influence of drugs and alcohol and had called for help was rescued from the lake early in the morning. She was immediately taken to a hospital to recover.
The reasons why the two people went into the water in the dark remain a mystery. Evidence suggests that there could be another person in the water. To investigate the man's disappearance, not only diving teams are deployed, but also a helicopter and drones that search the area from above. In addition, the rescue workers are using dogs to support the search Express reports that ....
Safe waters and tragic incidents
As has already been documented on various occasions, swimming accidents are a serious problem in Germany. At least 253 people have already drowned in 2024, an increase of 35 compared to the previous year. Since the start of the current bathing season in May, there have tragically been 150 drownings ZDF reports that.... The DLRG points out that swimming in rivers and unguarded waters in particular poses high risks. In addition, older adults and people with previous illnesses are particularly at risk, while alcohol and drugs significantly increase the risk.
The incident in Cologne is one of the worrying statistics. Only last month there was a similar dramatic incident at Silbersee in Herdecke, when a teenager fell several meters into the depths and could only be rescued thanks to a courageous rescue operation WA we learn that ....
The hope remains that the current emergency services will find the missing man as soon as possible and the circumstances of this incident will be clarified. Raising awareness of the risks of swimming in unguarded waters is more important than ever in these times.