Ice rescue in Celle: Fire brigade pulls person out of frozen castle moat!

Ice rescue in Celle: Fire brigade pulls person out of frozen castle moat!

On the evening of January 20, 2026, the Celle fire department was called to a dramatic operation in the castle park. A human accident that occurred in wintry temperatures kept the emergency services on their toes. The emergency call came in around 7:02 p.m.: A person had fallen into the ice of the castle moat. The fire department's water rescuers were quickly on site and professionally secured the person before he was handed over to the emergency services. Fortunately, there is no information about injuries or the exact circumstances of the incident regionalheute.de reported.

This mission was not the only one that evening. At 6:25 p.m. the fire brigade was already battling a fire in a paper bin in Behrenskamp. Shortly after fighting the fire, another alarm was triggered at 7:38 p.m., but this was an incorrect operation that was triggered by an automatic fire alarm.

Winter dangers in Celle

The winter temperatures in the residential city of Celle have caused many bodies of water to freeze over. These ice sheets pose a significant threat to life, which is why the fire department warns urgently against entering the frozen areas, as the official website of the Celle fire department states. That's why it's important to realize that anyone who goes on the ice is putting their life at risk. In an emergency, you should dial 112.

In order to be well prepared for such emergencies, the Celle fire department has provided several water rescue units and a specially equipped multi-purpose vehicle with an ice rescuer. This equipment makes it possible to quickly and safely rescue people who have fallen through the ice. In addition, the firefighters from the Celle-Hauptwache local fire department recently carried out special ice rescue exercises in the outdoor swimming pool of the Celler Badeland. Various rescue techniques were tested in and on the frozen pool in order to have a good hand in an emergency.

Preventive measures for safety

During the exercises, not only were the specific rescue techniques learned, but also the general dangers surrounding the waters were discussed. The Celle fire department therefore relies on preventive measures to increase the safety of citizens and avoid an emergency. It remains to be hoped that the people in Celle will take the warnings seriously and not go onto the various ice surfaces carelessly.

The current cold spell and the associated challenges make it clear how important the work of the fire brigade and its readiness for action are. Citizens can rely on their local rescuers who are always ready to help in an emergency and who are armed with their expertise and the right equipment to keep a cool head in difficult situations.