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ADAC performs flood rescue using helicopters

ADAC's rescue helicopters are aiding in flood-stricken regions, states Jochen Oesterle from ADAC air rescue. "We're mobilizing all our rotary-wing aircraft in southern Germany," he informed the German Press Agency on Saturday. Teams have been evacuating those facing danger.

The ADAC rescue helicopter "Christoph Brandenburg", an Airbus Helicopters EC 145, is approaching...
The ADAC rescue helicopter "Christoph Brandenburg", an Airbus Helicopters EC 145, is approaching the Senftenberg station.

A powerful storm is approaching. - ADAC performs flood rescue using helicopters

At present, there are eight helicopters busy working, two of them are fitted with rescue winches. Soon, more winch-equipped helicopters from the northern region will be arriving. Oesterle shared, "We're planning to shift more winched helicopters to Bavaria." The experienced crews, who have previously aided in the Ahr Valley, will be deployed as well. ADAC has also decided to establish an emergency facility in the flooded area. All the tasks will be directed through the control centers.

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  1. The German Press Agency reported that the storm is expected to hit Munich, the capital of Bavaria and Southern Germany, this evening.
  2. Oesterle, a spokesperson for ADAC, announced that they are preparing for a massive rescue operation in the flood zone near Munich.
  3. The rescue helicopters from ADAC, along with those from other regions, will be crucial in the operation to rescue those stranded due to the flood.
  4. The weather in Southern Germany has taken a turn for the worst, with heavy rain and strong winds causing floods in several areas.
  5. The helicopter rescue operations are being coordinated by the control centers of ADAC, ensuring that every stranded person is accounted for and rescued safely.
  6. The experienced crews from ADAC have already aided in similar rescue operations, including the Ahr Valley incident, and will be deployed in Munich as well.
  7. The German government, through ADAC, has also established an emergency facility in the flooded area to provide necessary aid and support during the operation.

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