Rescue operation after raft breakdown: fire brigade brings passengers to safety

Am 26.06.2025 rettete die Freiwillige Feuerwehr Gifhorn 42 Passagiere eines manövrierunfähigen Elektrofloßes auf der Ise.
On June 26, 2025, the Gifhorn volunteer fire brigade saved 42 passengers of a maneuver -incapable electrical raft on the ISE. (Symbolbild/MND)

Rescue operation after raft breakdown: fire brigade brings passengers to safety

An unforgettable afternoon on the water ended for 42 passengers of an electrical raft in Gifhorn with a rescue operation that impressively demonstrated the skills of the volunteer fire brigade. According to regionalhute.de the raft was unable to maneuver. Mühlenmuseum, stuck. The dense vegetation prevented any locomotion.

The Gifhorn volunteer fire brigade was alerted shortly after 5 p.m. As can be read on the Official website of the Gifhorn fire brigade, the emergency services are ready around the clock 365 days a year to guarantee the citizens quickly. In this assignment, the rescuers proved themselves again: two fire brigade members in survival suits secured the raft with linen, while the trained team carefully pulled the vehicle to the shore.

care of passengers

After the raft was safe ashore, the passengers were brought to the nearby mill museum and looked after there. Unfortunately, four of the passengers complained of circulatory problems and high blood pressure, which required the emergency services to act. One person even had to be taken to a hospital for further observation. The competent and quick reaction of the fire brigade prevented worse and ensured that everyone involved got out of this unpleasant situation safely.

The Gifhorn volunteer fire brigade, as in the case of past missions, has established itself as an indispensable institution in the community. On your website not only can information about past missions, but also insights into the equipment and organization of the fire brigade, which is brought by volunteers.

In the context of water rescues, the Rheinhausen fire brigade, which took place on the Rhine, was mentioned here. With an alarm, water rescuers had to mobilize several vehicles and emergency services. This type of missions shows how important well -trained firefighters are who can act immediately in emergencies. In one case, a rescue team was alerted with more than ten emergency services to support, such as ffw-rheinhausen.de

The dramatic events on the ISE in Gifhorn are reminiscent of how quickly a relaxed boat trips can change into a crisis situation. Thanks to the volunteer fire brigade in Gifhorn, however, the day trippers were able to get to the bank and were well looked after.

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