Life Guards of Wiesbaden Remove Swimmers from the Rhine River
The Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (DLRG) Wiesbaden and Schierstein recently sprang into action when they rescued a non-swimmer in the Rhine near Walluf on Sunday afternoon.
The incident took place around 3 p.m., with the DLRG-Schierstein team finding the individual in the fairway. The swimmer appeared to be under the influence of drugs, showing signs of struggle.
The rescue operation began when the DLRG rescue boat set off from the Schierstein harbor point and headed towards the dangerous spot. Additional rescue forces were activated by the Integrated Control Center Wiesbaden, ensuring a swift response.
As part of their watch service, the DLRG units in Wiesbaden and Schierstein provide crews at three locations on weekends and holidays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Their work involves boat patrols, monitoring and surveillance, emergency response, public education, and collaboration with local authorities.
The DLRG-Schierstein started the watch season on the Rhine this year, and their efforts were highlighted in local news. The DLRG-Schierstein was featured in "Featured" for starting the watch service on the Rhine, and the DLRG-Schierstein was also mentioned in "News" as starting the new season in Wiesbaden-Schierstein.
Following the successful rescue, the DLRG support point in Wiesbaden at the Schierstein harbor exit resumed daily operations in double shifts. The volunteers of the DLRG-Schierstein secure the Rhine banks every weekend with boats, radio, and enthusiasm.
In a recent discussion with the Minister President Boris Rhein, the DLRG local association Friedrichsdorf e.V. discussed training, rescue work, and challenges related to their watch service on the Rhine.
The DLRG's work and challenges on the watch service were also discussed by volunteers in "Hessen News". An open day is scheduled for volunteers to look behind the scenes at the DLRG-Schierstein operations in June.
The rescuers provided medical care to the man on the boat until the ambulance and police took over further care. A cargo ship passed the same spot shortly after the rescue.
The DLRG ensures safety in the water, a mission they carry out with dedication and professionalism. Their vigilance, readiness, specialized training, and equipment are key to maintaining safety on the Rhine in their region.
The DLRG-Schierstein volunteers, who resumed daily operations after the successful rescue, are dedicated to maintaining safety on the Rhine through their watch service. They are known for their boat patrols, emergency response, and collaboration with local authorities, even in situations that involve sports like swimming, as seen in the recent incident with a non-swimmer under the influence of drugs.
