Emergency - Disoriented man rescued from floodwater
A disoriented man has been rescued from the floods of the River Wümme near Rotenburg in Lower Saxony. He had gotten his car stuck in the river, which had burst its banks, on Wednesday, according to police reports on Thursday. Police officers rescued the 84-year-old man from Schleswig-Holstein together with a witness who had made the emergency call. The man was reportedly suffering from severe hypothermia and was taken to hospital. His state of health then stabilized.
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- Due to the bad weather, several roads in Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony, including those near Rotenburg, have been closed for traffic.
- The emergency services in Germany have been actively working to handle the flood situation in Lower Saxony, particularly in the area around Rotenburg.
- The rescue operation for the disoriented man was not an isolated incident, as Rotenburg and its surroundings have faced numerous emergencies due to the heavy floods.
- The police in Schleswig-Holstein have emphasized the importance of caution when driving, especially during bad weather, to avoid any potential car accidents.
- Lower Saxony and Schleswig-Holstein have both been victims of the unpredictable weather, with the River Wümme being one of many waterways that have flooded in recent days.
- The man, who hailed from Schleswig-Holstein, had to be evacuated from his car in Rotenburg, highlighting the need for constant vigilance during extreme weather conditions.
Source: www.stern.de
