Man falls into IJ at NDSM wharf and is rescued by fire department
Emergency services successfully rescued a man who fell into the IJ river near the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord late this evening. The man was pulled to safety by firefighters and transported home by ambulance personnel after receiving a medical checkup.
Firefighters performed a successful rescue mission this evening after a man fell into the IJ river near the NDSM wharf in Amsterdam-Noord. Emergency services were alerted to the incident around 11:10 p.m., prompting a response from multiple fire units, including a specialized dive team. The victim was located near a bridge leading to a hospitality vessel, where rescuers managed to hold onto him before pulling him safely to the embankment.
Following his extraction from the water, the individual received a medical evaluation from ambulance personnel on the scene. After it was determined that he did not require further hospital treatment, the medical team transported the man directly to his home. The circumstances regarding how the man initially ended up in the water remain unknown at this time.
Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
