Overview

• The actor and former swim instructor says the Rhine’s currents can overwhelm even experienced swimmers.
• He advises only briefly dipping feet at the shore and recommends lakes or public pools for cooling off.
• Moeller adds that the river is not particularly clean and is not a suitable place for swimming.
• Cities including Düsseldorf, Cologne, Neuss and Duisburg have enacted bathing bans in recent months after repeated drownings.
• He made the comments in Dortmund during the Intertabac trade fair where he appeared on Saturday.