paroolSep 14, 2026, 01:56

Confused man pulled from Sloterplas by fire department for second day in a row

Emergency services in Amsterdam rescued a man from the Sloterplas lake for the second day in a row on Sunday. Police are now coordinating with a mental health crisis team to provide the individual with appropriate care and prevent further incidents.

Firefighters in Amsterdam conducted a rescue operation on Sunday afternoon after a man was spotted treading water in the middle of the Sloterplas lake for several minutes. Two divers used a rescue raft to safely bring the individual to shore following a thirty-minute operation that began around 5:30 p.m. This incident marks the second consecutive day the emergency services have been called to assist the same man in the water under similar circumstances. The police spokesperson acknowledged the strain this places on rescue crews but emphasized that the situation is primarily a distressing case for the man involved. Authorities have stated that they are now working to contact the mental health crisis team to provide the man with necessary support. This intervention aims to ensure his safety and prevent a recurrence of the situation in the coming days.

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Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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