Overview

• The man fell with his rollator into a harbor basin at the Fischerkai in Büsum on Sunday, according to police in Itzehoe.
• A 21-year-old witness jumped in fully clothed and brought the man safely back to shore.
• Rescue personnel examined the 73-year-old at the scene, and initial findings indicated no injuries.
• The man stated he is blind, which made the situation particularly risky.
• Another passerby later retrieved the fully submerged rollator using a rope with a folding anchor.