- Life-saving Act by Elbe Swimmer Ensues Major Intervention
In the Neumühlen district of Hamburg, a swimmer initiated a significant rescue mission. According to the authorities, a woman around 40 years old swam into the Elbe's shipping lane, specifically near the Museumshafen Övelgönne. The police, the fire department, and the DLRG all joined forces, deploying boats to aid her. Additionally, an ADAC rescue helicopter got involved. As a spokesperson explained, the operation was taking place "on land, in the water, and in the air."
Given that she was wearing a swimsuit, it's safe to assume that she didn't accidentally end up in the water. She only suffered a minor leg injury, but she was otherwise unscathed upon returning to land.
However, swimming in the Elbe's shipping lane isn't necessarily illegal, but disrupting shipping traffic certainly is. The police are now investigating whether such an offense occurred, the spokesperson confirmed.
The police are actively investigating if the woman's swimming in the Elbe's shipping lane disrupted traffic, as it could be considered an offense. Despite the dangerous situation, the police, along with other rescue services, worked tirelessly to ensure her safety.
