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Drama on the Old Danube: Man rescued by fire department after sinking!
On July 6, 2025, a man was rescued from a critical situation by fire department divers at the Alte Donau lido.
Drama on the Old Danube: Man rescued by fire department after sinking!
A dramatic incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, July 6, 2025, at the Alte Donau lido in Vienna. A man was in great danger while swimming and unexpectedly sank. The quick reactions of witnesses who observed the incident led to the fire department being alerted immediately. At 5:15 p.m. the time had come - all available forces from the Vienna professional fire brigade and the Leopoldstadt diving unit quickly made their way to the scene, as 5min.at reported.
The situation was serious and time was of the essence. Two brave fire department divers were dropped directly into the water by a rescue helicopter. Their quick reaction skills and training were crucial to finding and rescuing the submerged man in time. The divers quickly located the man and initiated the necessary rescue operation. After being freed, the injured person was immediately cared for by the professional rescue service before being taken by helicopter to the AKH, according to information from Die Presse.
The indispensable role of fire department divers
Fire department divers are true heroes and indispensable players in emergency situations. Not only do they have special skills and extensive training, but they also have to be able to act under extreme conditions. Whether in search and rescue operations or rescuing people – the tasks are diverse. As [evowelt.de](https://evowelt.de/feuerwehr Taucher-rettungseinsaetze-unter-wasser/) describes, working underwater is often challenging due to currents or cloudy water. Teamwork is required here in order to act quickly and effectively against the dangers underwater.
In addition to first aid, the training of fire department divers also includes special diving training and regular further training. Their technical equipment, such as diving suits and breathing apparatus, plays an essential role in the efficiency and speed of operations. Thanks to it, they are able to save lives and avert dangers underwater. An operation like the one on Sunday shows the need for the best level of training and a quick response time.
The incident on the Old Danube reminds us how important emergency services are and how quickly situations in the water can change. Thanks to their professionalism, something worse was prevented and the man was given his second chance.