Drama at the quarry lake: missing 12-year-old rescued after 20 minutes!

Drama at the quarry lake: missing 12-year-old rescued after 20 minutes!

What a relief for the parents of a 12-year-old boy in Germany: Yesterday, June 18, 2025, the boy who was reported missing from the Ingolstadt quarry lake was found safe and sound after just 20 minutes of searching. The concerned parents alerted the water rescue service because their son had been missing for about 15 minutes. The emergency services reacted promptly and the situation ended happily.

The water rescue service immediately informed the integrated control center, which mobilized several rescue workers. These included the water rescue service, the professional fire brigade, the police and the BRK Ingolstadt. The Christoph 32 rescue helicopter was also deployed to help with the search. The emergency services carefully searched the area with bicycle patrols, motor rescue boats and foot troops.

Emergency forces and measures

After a short but hectic operation, the boy was finally brought safely to the guard station. The parents were overjoyed when they were able to hug their son again. Interestingly, the rescue dogs from the Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Ingolstadt were not used in this case because the boy was quickly found.

In a broader context, it is important to mention that water rescue is an important task in Germany. The German Life Saving Society (DLRG) monitors bathing beaches in coastal and inland areas. Their main tasks include, among other things, responding to emergencies and monitoring water sports activities. The DLRG organizes and carries out the water rescue service independently, whereby first aid measures are also carried out in the immediate vicinity of the water.

Focus on water rescue service

Here in the Rhineland, as in many other regions of Germany, water rescue services are indispensable. No matter whether on rivers, lakes or on the coast - the safety of bathers and water sports enthusiasts is our top priority. The water rescue service can be carried out both on your own responsibility and on behalf of municipalities or private institutions. What does that mean specifically? In the best case, all bodies of water are well guarded, but this is not the case in every place.

The events surrounding the Ingolstadt quarry lake illustrate how quickly and efficiently the rescue workers can work to intervene in critical situations. The quick response of the water rescue service and other emergency services shows that they are always ready to save lives and ensure the safety of everyone. Information about the Ingolstadt water rescue service can be found on its website.

In the interests of safety, it is advisable to always inform yourself about local water rescue services and to act immediately in emergencies. So everyone can contribute to water safety and look after their own children with a good hand.