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Dramatic operation: man disappeared in the Rhine near Rodenkirchen!
A man disappears in the Rhine near Rodenkirchen on August 11, 2025. The fire brigade and police are searching intensively with helicopters and boats.
Dramatic operation: man disappeared in the Rhine near Rodenkirchen!
On Monday afternoon, a middle-aged man found himself in a life-threatening situation in the Rhine near Cologne-Rodenkirchen. At around 4 p.m. the man disappeared after going into the water and since then the fire brigade, police and water police have been on constant duty to find him. Loud t online There are now around 30 emergency services on site, supported by boats and two helicopters, to coordinate the search from the air.
The operation was alerted immediately after the man was reported missing by witnesses. What is particularly dramatic is that another person, a 48-year-old helper, tried to save him but was unable to reach the man. However, he was able to save himself on land. Details about how the incident happened and what exactly the man wanted in the Rhine are still unclear. However, it was noted that items of clothing were found on the shore, the origin of which has not yet been clearly clarified, reported Cologne City Gazette.
The dangers of the Rhine
The current description makes it clear that bodies of water in Germany repeatedly cause tragic accidents. The DLRG (German Life Saving Society) recently published alarming statistics showing an increase in drownings. In 2023, 411 fatal accidents in waterways were documented nationwide, representing an increase of 31 deaths compared to the previous year. These developments are worrying and represent a call to raise awareness, as DLRG President Ute Vogt emphasizes here.
The fate of the missing man in the Rhine remains uncertain, and the search is still continuing at full speed. Given the increasing number of drownings, the tragedy of such incidents is particularly painful. The main organizations therefore appeal to all citizens to be particularly careful with water activities, especially in the warm season.