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Dramatic rescue in Mettmann: Child saved from mud from worse!
Mettmann fire department rescues child from muddy pond. Mayor calls for more safety on waterways after accident on June 11, 2025.
Dramatic rescue in Mettmann: Child saved from mud from worse!
An alarming incident occurred in Mettmann on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, when a child sank up to his waist in a muddy depression in the Goldberg pond. The emergency call was made at 5:34 p.m. with the keyword “person in the water”. The Mettmann fire department, the rescue service and the police were immediately alerted to provide quick help police.news reported.
The emergency services found another child on site who was not affected but was in severe shock. A specially secured team was quickly equipped with lines and a rescue board to free the child in distress. Thanks to patience and a professional approach, using shovels, the rescuers managed to carefully pull the child out of the tough mud and bring him to the safety of the bank. Fortunately, the child was uninjured and was then looked after by the emergency services and handed over safely to the concerned parents.
Reactions and safety aspects
Mayor Sandra Pietschmann expressed concern about the incident and emphasized the need to increase water safety. In discussions with the Bergisch-Rheinischer Wasserverband, it is planning measures to avoid such incidents in the future. Also blue light myk highlights that this event fuels the debate about the safety of children around waterways.
Drowning is one of the most common causes of fatal accidents among children and, according to the DLRG, is responsible for over 20% of these tragic incidents. The dangers are particularly high in the warm season. It is strongly recommended that children be taught proper behavior around the water at an early age. All children should learn to swim, but unfortunately almost half of ten-year-old students do not meet the requirements for the bronze swimming badge, as the portal for children and youth issues shows. Increased demand for swimming courses is met with limited supply, which further exacerbates the situation, the experts explain children-youth-family.info.
Tips for parents and guardians
To minimize the risk to children, certain precautions should be taken. Here are some tips that can help:
- Bewachte Badestellen aufsuchen und Warnhinweise beachten.
- Nach möglichen Gefahrenquellen Ausschau halten.
- Kleine Kinder niemals aus den Augen lassen und in Griffweite bleiben.
- Frühzeitig mit Wasser vertraut machen und über Verhaltensweisen sprechen.
- Das Schwimmabzeichen Bronze anstreben; das Seepferdchen reicht nicht.
- Ertrinken kann auch in geringen Wassertiefen geschehen.
- Sichern von Bottichen und Regentonnen mit abschließbaren Deckeln.
- Gartenteiche unzugänglich machen, zum Beispiel durch Schutzgitter.
- Auf Gefahrenquellen außerhalb des eigenen Grundstücks achten.
- Bei Notfällen sofort die 112 anrufen.
Continued awareness of water stewardship is critical to avoid tragic accidents. Together we can help children grow in safe environments and feel comfortable around the water.