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Drunk man chooses risky jump into the Rhine – fire brigade arrives quickly!
A drunken man jumped into the Rhine in Mainz. Fire brigade warns of the danger of swimming in strong currents of water.
Drunk man chooses risky jump into the Rhine – fire brigade arrives quickly!
On May 30, 2025, a worrying incident occurred in the Rhine near Mainz when a 36-year-old man drunkenly jumped off a bridge into the river to swim. The jump was a conscious act, despite the clear ban on swimming in this place. Local authorities were alerted by passers-by who saw the risky action.
The fire department immediately deployed seven vehicles and three boats to rescue the drunk man. The police, various aid organizations and air rescue, which used a helicopter, were also involved in the rescue operation. The fire department then warned urgently about the dangers associated with the current in the Rhine, especially at the point where the Main flows into the river. It was pointed out that many people often underestimate the risks of a large river, which can lead to such dangerous situations.
Similar incidents
Another event that shows how dangerous swimming in the Rhine can be occurred on May 1, 2025 near Cologne. A 36-year-old man went missing there after a swimming trip. He was on the banks of the Rhine with three other people and decided to go into the water to cross the river as a test of courage. Witnesses reported seeing him being aborted, prompting emergency services to be alerted.
The subsequent search operation by the fire department, police and DLRG lasted several hours. A helicopter was also used here to support the search from the air. Despite these extensive measures, the police had to stop the search in the evening without any results. They again urged the public to be aware of the strong current of the Rhine and to avoid swimming in this area to prevent similar tragic incidents.
These two incidents highlight the ongoing risks posed by large rivers such as the Rhine. On such occasions, it is important to respect legal regulations and take the potential dangers seriously.
For more information about the incidents, read reports from n-tv and World.