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In the heart of Germany, a distressing event unfolded on August 11, 2025, as a 31-year-old man jumped into the Rhine at the Eglisau power plant in Freiburg. The incident, which took place around 5:30 PM, led to a massive rescue operation that involved Swiss forces, DLRG boats, the volunteer fire department, the Swiss Civil Protection, and even a police and rescue helicopter from Switzerland.
The man, who had been living in Switzerland, was retrieved from the Rhine near Hohentengen around 7:30 PM. However, tragically, he was already lifeless when he was retrieved.
For any press inquiries regarding this incident, the Police Headquarters Freiburg Press Office is the point of contact. Christoph Efinger, the press officer responsible for public relations at the Police Headquarters in Freiburg, Germany, can be reached via email at [email protected]. The Press Office also maintains a presence on Facebook (PolizeiFreiburg) and Twitter (PolizeiFR).
The Police Headquarters Freiburg's homepage can be found at http://www.polizei-bw.de/. For updates and information about the incident, visitors are encouraged to check these channels.
The rescue operation was a joint effort, with teams working tirelessly on both sides of the Rhine river to attempt to save the man. Despite their efforts, the outcome was unfortunate. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the deceased during this difficult time.
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