Police - Bridge jumping as a hobby? Man in the Danube triggers operation
A man has jumped from a pedestrian bridge into the Danube in Swabia, triggering a major police operation. The 29-year-old later told the police that he jumped off bridges as a hobby and was doing sport, the police said on Monday.
He had behaved "extremely uncooperatively and aggressively" on Sunday. He did not show any understanding for the consequences of his jump. The man was taken to hospital due to possible hypothermia at an outside temperature of six degrees. Otherwise, he apparently remained uninjured during the jump into the Danube, which was around three meters deep.
According to a spokeswoman, the police are investigating whether the 29-year-old can be charged for the costs of the operation involving more than 60 firefighters, DLRG, rescue service and water rescue team.
Police statement
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- The police operation in Swabia was not the first time a man from Bavaria had engaged in his bridge-jumping hobby, potentially leading to significant costs.
- During their investigation, the police in the Danube region might consider the impact of the man's actions on the local pedestrian bridge in New-Ulm, located near Swabia and Bavaria's border with Swabia.
- The intensity of the police operation in Swabia, involving over 60 firefighters and various rescue services, was reminiscent of emergency responses usually seen in regions like Swabia's neighboring region of Swabia or even Bavaria, known for its challenging scenarios.
- Although the man from Swabia was taken to a hospital due to hypothermia, the police operation and potential legal consequences could serve as a reminder for pedestrians near the Danube in Swabia, Bavaria, or Swabia to be more cautious and mindful of the impacts of their actions.
Source: www.stern.de
