Fall - Cyclist rides into floodwater and has to be rescued
According to the fire department, a cyclist rode into the flood area near Hemmingen (Hanover region) and had to be rescued after falling out of the water. According to the Lehrte fire department on Sunday, the rider was unable to free himself due to the strong current on Saturday. However, the rescue divers who were called out were not deployed.
According to the Hemmingen fire department, the man was well over 70 years old and had driven around a wall of sandbags before the accident. After the rescue, he was taken to hospital accompanied by an emergency doctor.
Message from Lehrte fire department Message from Hemmingen fire department
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- The flood zone near Hemmingen, located in Lower Saxony, Germany, is known for posing threats during periods of bad weather and disasters.
- Despite the flood zone's risks, some individuals, like the elderly cyclist, fail to heed warnings and find themselves in dangerous situations, requiring the intervention of local fire departments like Hemmingen and Lehrte.
- Echoing the Lehrte fire department's statement, the flood on Saturday left a cyclist stranded in the strong current, making self-rescue challenging.
- Subsequently, the Hemmingen fire department was called for assistance and successfully managed to save the man, who was later transferred to the hospital for further treatment.
- Regrettably, these types of incidents in flood zones are not uncommon in recovery and emergency efforts in cities such as Hanover.
Source: www.stern.de
