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Search for Distress Calls on Würzburg’s Main River Ends Without Finding Anyone

The search was called off Tuesday after turning up no trace of any person in the water, highlighting safety gaps on Germany’s rivers.

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Für die Erstversorgung des Mädchen war ein Rettungshubschrauber vor Ort.

Overview

  • Reports of possible cries for help near Frankfurter Straße/Mainaustraße at around 21:00 on July 21 prompted a coordinated search by police, the fire department, DLRG and an aerial unit
  • Authorities halted shipping on the Main River as a precaution while rescue teams scoured the riverbanks
  • The operation concluded late on July 21 with no evidence of persons in the water
  • Normal river traffic has since resumed and police say there are no new leads in the case
  • The incident adds to recent water-safety concerns after other missing-person searches have strained local rescue resources