Waldshut-Tiengen: Disaster protection warns of life-threatening swimming in the Rhine

Waldshut-Tiengen: Disaster protection warns of life-threatening swimming in the Rhine

Risks of swimming in the Rhine: Security must have priority

Waldshut-Tiengen-With the upcoming hot weekend and today's day of drowning, the disaster protection of the district office has directed an important appeal to the population. Due to the current conditions, it is advisable to do without swimming in the Rhine. This warning should be taken seriously, because the current current represents a significant danger.

Dangers through weather changes

The cause of the dangerous currents are the many precipitation that have fallen in the past few months. These not only increased the water level in the Rhine, but also the flow speed. It is increasingly forming rapids, which are a serious threat to experienced swimmers. The unpredictable currents also pull branches and dead wood with it, which also makes swimming in the Rhine risky.

challenges for rescue workers

In the event of an emergency, the task of the emergency services is significantly more difficult. District fire chief Dominik Rotzinger explains that the security of the helpers is also in danger: "In a rescue operation, we also have to keep an eye on the safety of the emergency services. The strong current is currently a real challenge." This statement illustrates how critically the current situation is not only for swimmers, but also for professional rescuers.

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