Search for Missing Firefighter Continues by Emergency Services

Inundation engulfs area. - Search for Missing Firefighter Continues by Emergency Services

Search teams attempted to reach the location where a capsized boat was seen with a firefighter onboard, but didn't manage to do so. The incident occurred near Offingen along the border with Baden-Württemberg, involving a vessel from the DLRG water rescue. The other four members onboard were fortunately able to safely reach land. The 22-year-old firefighter has been missing since Sunday night.

The location where the boat is, proves difficult to access. In an interview, a police spokesperson from Schwaben Süd/West explained that the area is strewn with debris, making it hard for smaller boats to navigate through it. Combined with the swollen ground and the presence of trees that obstruct the air route, it becomes challenging to reach the spot on foot. Despite these challenges, the rescuers are still hopeful to locate the missing 22-year-old. They are considering consulting on a boat search.

There's a glimmer of hope in the situation as well, as a 32-year-old woman was successfully rescued after spending two and a half days in the flood-filled Silver Forest near Neu-Ulm. She had taken refuge there before the flood began and was eventually found and airlifted to a hospital using a drone on Tuesday.

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1. Due to the heavy storm in Bavaria and Swabia, Germany, emergency services are on high alert, preparing their operational forces for any emergencies.
2. The DLRG, a German water rescue service, has been called into action to aid in the search efforts following a capsized boat incident near Offingen, along the border with Baden-Württemberg.
3. The Police in Kempten are also involved in the rescue operation, assisting in navigating through the flooded and debris-filled area.
4. Sadly, a firefighter, aged 22, has been reported missing since Sunday night, following the incident involving the DLRG boat.
5. Despite the challenging weather conditions, including high water levels and obstructing trees, the rescuers remain hopeful and are considering implementing a boat search to locate the missing individual.
6. On a more positive note, a 32-year-old woman was successfully rescued from the flood-filled Silver Forest near Neu-Ulm, having spent two and a half days there before being airlifted to a hospital using a drone.
7. The residents of Offingen and surrounding areas are advised to be vigilant, especially with more severe weather predicted for the coming days, and to follow any instructions given by local emergency services.

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