Hamburg-St. Pauli - Motorhome ends up in the Elbe after trying to park
At St. Pauli-Fishmarket, a motorhome rolled into the Elbe river. According to the Hamburg Fire Department, no one was harmed as per their statements on Tuesday. The two occupants managed to get themselves to safety before the arrival of the rescue teams, a Fire Department spokesperson added.
The driver of the twelve-tonne vehicle attempted to reverse park. In the process, the motorhome slid over the quay wall into the water. The occupants had quickly exited the vehicle. The Fire Department planned to retrieve the vehicle using their new, 70-meter high telescopic crane.
Right in the city and directly by the water: Elbe's parking lot is popular among campers
The parking lot for motorhomes near the landing bridges offers a view over the harbor and is popular among campers. Initially, it was unclear why the driver overlooked the end of the quay wall while parking.
What lies behind the popularity of RV vacations among so many Germans? stern-reporter Gunnar Herbst packed his bags and his family to find out.
Despite the popularity of the Elbe's motorhome parking lot, accidents can still occur. Fortunately, the occupants of the motorhome that rolled into the river were unharmed and managed to escape before the German Fire Department arrived with their new, 70-meter high telescopic crane.
Germany, renowned for its love of motorhomes, offers numerous opportunities for RV vacations. As Hamburg's Fire Department worked to retrieve the vehicle from the Elbe, one can't help but wonder about the allure of RV travel that keeps Germans returning year after year.
