Last-minute swimmer pulled to safety from the Rhine by a German rescue vessel
DLRG Rescues Weakened Swimmer in Rhine Near Walluf
A dramatic water rescue took place on Sunday in the Rhine near Walluf, as a DLRG rescue boat from Schierstein harbor tip was dispatched to save a person who appeared to be under the influence of drugs, weakened, and suffering from cramps.
The incident occurred shortly after the DLRG Wiesbaden and Schierstein district association was alerted about the distressed swimmer. According to the press release from the PD Rheingau-Taunus, the rescue boat crew spotted the affected person in the fairway, just in time to save them from the path of an oncoming freighter.
As soon as the person was rescued from the water, they received initial medical care from the deployment forces on the boat. Shortly after, they were handed over to the crew of an alerted rescue vehicle and the police on land for further medical attention.
The DLRG and the fire department strongly emphasize the danger of swimming in the Rhine due to the strong current and shipping risk. They advise that it is safer to use designated bathing areas, supervised lakes, or public baths instead.
It is important to note that the staffing at the DLRG stations is exclusively by volunteer deployment forces. The DLRG district groups in Wiesbaden occupy one of the three DLRG stations alternately on weekends and holidays. The duty station is staffed on Saturdays from 13:00 to 18:00 and on Sundays and holidays from 10:00 to 18:00.
The Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (DLRG) is the world's largest water rescue organization, with about 600,000 members in more than 2,100 local groups. Its primary role is to ensure safety on waters by providing swimming instruction, boating safety, first aid, diver rescue, rapid water rescue, and communication training.
The operation of DLRG encompasses swimming and boating education, first aid and emergency rescue, diver rescue operations, collaboration with government officials during natural disasters involving water, and supporting safe environments for swimmers and boaters through ongoing education and readiness to respond to emergencies. Historically, DLRG was involved in both civilian and military swimming training, but today focuses solely on civilian life-saving without any political affiliation, dedicating its efforts to public water safety and emergency response.
In conclusion, the DLRG functions as a comprehensive water rescue service that operates through education, preparedness, and active rescue operations to protect lives in water-related emergencies. The recent rescue in the Rhine near Walluf is a testament to the vital role that the DLRG plays in ensuring the safety of swimmers and boaters in Germany.
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