Drama on the Elbe: Large contingent is looking for a missing girl in Hamburg

Drama on the Elbe: Large contingent is looking for a missing girl in Hamburg

tragic misfortune on the Elbe touches the Hamburg community

On Wednesday afternoon, a heartbreaking misfortune occurred in the Elbe when a ten -year -old girl drowned in front of her parents. The incident that was in Hamburg-Blankenese has not only shaked the families concerned, but also the entire community.

emergency services are tirelessly looking for

The alarmed rescue workers were quickly on site and immediately started looking for the missing child. Over 40 emergency services from the fire brigade and DLRG comb through the area around the Falkensteiner bank. They were supported by a rescue helicopter and a drone that monitored the area from the air.

Due to the strong current of the Elbe, the search radius was extended to 400 to 500 meters. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, the girls' sighting was unfortunately unsuccessful. At around 8:50 p.m. the search had to be stopped due to the dark. "We are all very touched," said a spokesman for the police while the emergency services prepared the return to the bank.

reactions to the accident

The accident triggered great dismay in Hamburg. The girl's parents, who are looked after by a pastoral emergency service, stood on the other side of the bank when his daughter's fate was sealed. A fire brigade spokesman emphasized the tragedy of the mission: "This is a particularly terrible effort for us." The community is in mourning and many people show their sympathy.

earlier hope becomes mourning

In the event of the rescue work, there was initially hope that the girl could possibly be recovered alive. Due to the relatively low water temperature, people can be reanimated, explained the fire brigade spokesman. However, this hope was dampened by the police assessed on Thursday morning that one had to assume that one had to go out.

meaning for safety on water

This incident again raises questions about safety on water. The city of Hamburg could draw consequences from this accident and take measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. Parents in particular are now asked to be particularly vigilant when children get close to water.

The misfortune that occurred in a busy place as the Elbe is a sad memory of how quickly tragic events can happen. The city of Hamburg and its residents are together in this difficult time to send the bereaved comfort and support.