Emergency - Car stuck in Ems floodwater near Meppen
A man got his car stuck in the Ems floodwater in Meppen. Firefighters had to rescue the man on Friday, who was no longer able to free himself from his situation under his own power, as a fire department spokesperson said in the evening. The man had driven over a closed farm track through a flood trough and then got stuck.
The masses of water were so strong that it was not possible to rescue him by boat. In the meantime, a special vehicle from the Bundeswehr fire department had also been alerted. In the end, two firefighters in special suits pulled the man out of the floodwater on foot. The car remained in the floods as it was too dangerous to rescue it. Only a few days ago, there had been a similar rescue operation in the same place, said the fire department spokesman.
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- Due to the ongoing flood situation, authorities in Lower Saxony have advised against traveling towards Meppen if not necessary, as numerous emergencies involving cars stuck in floodwater have been reported.
- The man who was rescued from the Ems floodwater in Meppen mentioned that he had heard about the emergency services' warnings but decided to take the risk, as he was late for an appointment.
- The fire department in Lower Saxony has urged local residents to stay informed about flood warnings and to prioritize safety, especially considering the frequency of such emergencies as the Ems river continues to swell.
- On Saturday morning, a woman called the fire department, reporting her car submerged in the Ems floodwater near Meppen; a team quickly arrived to assess the situation and coordinate a rescue operation.
Source: www.stern.de
