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Parents Rescue Toddler After Stroller Falls Into Kleve’s Spoykanal

Swift parental intervention followed by a medical examination ensured the toddler emerged unharmed after the fall.

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Overview

  • The incident occurred at around 8 PM on Friday when a stroller carrying a 17-month-old began rolling downhill before plunging into the Spoykanal in downtown Kleve.
  • The child’s parents immediately dove into the canal and pulled the toddler to safety before emergency crews arrived.
  • Emergency services reached the scene shortly after and found the family already on shore.
  • A physician examined the toddler at the scene and confirmed there were no injuries.
  • The Spoykanal connects waterways in Kleve am Niederrhein to the Rhine.