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Drunk drama in Wiesmoor: Man saves himself after sewer accident!
Police are looking for an intoxicated person after a fall in Nordgeorgsfehnkanal in Wiesmoor, found at a city festival.
Drunk drama in Wiesmoor: Man saves himself after sewer accident!
On Saturday evening, June 29, 2025, there was a spectacular operation by rescue workers in Wiesmoor, Aurich district. The reason? An alcoholic man fell into the water in the Nordgeorgsfehn Canal and initially disappeared. That reported NDR. The police, fire brigade and the DLRG were immediately alerted and carried out intensive searches through the embankment and the canal.
At the beginning all efforts were unsuccessful. But the tide turned: Witnesses discovered the man, who could now be found in wet clothes at a nearby city festival. A survey of those present confirmed the suspicion. It remains unclear whether the man will be held accountable for the extensive effort.
An alcohol-related risk
The incident sheds light on the risks that alcohol poses. In Germany, the number of drunk driving cases has risen alarmingly in recent years. According to an analysis Goslar Institute, over 38,000 accidents under the influence of alcohol were registered in 2022 - an increase of 19% compared to the previous year. With a blood alcohol limit of 0.5, it quickly becomes clear that violations can have far-reaching consequences: from fines to driving bans to possible denial of benefits by insurance companies.
The current situation shows that the consumption of alcohol in connection with road traffic still represents a serious danger. Novice drivers and young drivers are particularly hard hit, as they are subject to an absolute ban on alcohol. In view of the increasing numbers, it is time to develop even more sensitivity to this issue and, above all, to reach younger road users.
More incidents in the region
The events in Wiesmoor add another incident to the list of events in the region. There was also a hit-and-run in Aurich in which a 23-year-old driver hit a parked vehicle while pulling out of a parking space and ran away from the scene of the accident. Fortunately, investigators were able to quickly establish an identity, as shown Press portal was reported. Further incidents have also occurred in recent days, including an assault in a restaurant and several drug-related traffic violations.
These events remind us how important it is to be constantly vigilant on the road. Whether on the way to the celebration or during the celebration itself - your own safety and that of others should always come first. In this sense, we can only hope that such incidents will be cleared up as quickly as our sought-after city festival visitor, who was obviously able to enjoy his evening despite everything.