Torrential downpours lead to widespread flooding in the region. - Deceased fisherman discovered in the Rhine river
"The guy might've encountered a rising flood while angling on this peninsula, causing him to attempt a return to the mainland from the new island formed by the flood. There's a possibility he slipped and was swept away by the powerful current during this endeavor," the police commented. His family received updates and assistance from the police's victim protection unit, according to reports.
A considerable effort was made to find the missing man during the preceding week's Tuesday. Helicopters, boats from the water police, and even a search dog were deployed in the search operation. However, the family's grief intensified when their loved one didn't return home the night before, and all that was discovered on the now-isolated peninsula was the fisherman's gear. As conveyed by a spokesperson for the authorities.
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The missing person was last known to be in Kerken, a town in North Rhine-Westphalia, near the Lower Rhine. The search for him continued near Rheinberg, close to the flooded area of the Rhine river. Despite the efforts of the police and emergency services, no sign of the missing person was found, leading to a missing persons report being filed. The flooding in the area, which resulted in the formation of new islands, could have played a role in his disappearance.
