Inundation deserts communities - Search for the missing firefighter comes to an end.
The hunt began for a 22-year-old who went missing after a flood, with rescue teams from the voluntary fire brigade, DLRG water rescue, water police, Bundeswehr, and police taking part. If he is indeed dead, he'd be the fifth known fatality in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg due to the flood.
On Monday in Baden-Württemberg, emergency responders discovered two deceased individuals in an empty cellar that was being dewatered in Schorndorf, east of Stuttgart. The victims were a 58-year-old homeowner and his 84-year-old mother, according to police reports. Witnesses claimed they were draining water from their cellar into their house on Sunday evening.
In Upper Bavaria, a 43-year-old woman lost her life in the flooded cellar of her home over the weekend. A firefighter was found dead on Sunday morning in Pfaffenhofen an der Ilm, who perished while conducting a rescue mission.
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The weather in Swabia and Bavaria has been unfortunate, with numerous emergencies caused by Floods and Storms. The German Armed Forces, specifically the Bundeswehr, have been instrumental in providing aid during these challenging times. In Offingen, a German town in Bavaria, the police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding a severed woodpile that could potentially be linked to the flooding.
Despite the efforts of the DLRG, the Wasserwacht, and the police, many communities in Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg are still dealing with the aftermath of the floods. The climate in these regions has been particularly volatile, leading to periods of heavy rain followed by extended dry spells. The authorities in these affected areas are urging the public to remain vigilant and to report any potential threats or emergencies to the authorities without delay.
