Dolphin in the Kiel Fjord: Incredible sighting during the exercise!

On December 26, 2024, the professional fire brigade Kiel of an extraordinary dolphin sighting in the Kiel Förde at Holtenau during an exercise. The dolphin has already been sighted by residents on December 23 and has visited the waters of the Kiel Fjord and Lübeck Bay in recent years, with sightings since 2016.

A serious traffic accident occurred on the night of Christmas holiday in Kiel-Meimersdorf. A 19-year-old driver collided with his car against a family home. Both he and his 18-year-old passenger were injured to the hospital, while the family in the house and their pets were luckily unharmed. The police suspect that alcohol could have played a role. The technical relief organization (THW) secured the building so that the residents could return after the incident.

further incidents and developments

In further reports, the Schleswig-Holstein consumer center assumes falling district heating prices in 2025, due to the sunken gas prices. The state cartel authority also expects a decline in prices.

A traffic accident on the A7 in the direction of travel north led to a two-hour full closure after a 23-year-old driver bumped into the center and had to be taken to the hospital. The exact cause of the accident remains unclear.

in Eutin there was a fire in a facility for assisted living in which several people were injured. A 79-year-old man suffered life-threatening injuries. The fire was probably triggered by a fallen candle, but there is no evidence of arson.

Another incident occurred in Lübeck when a 39-year-old woman drove drunk in snake lines and defended himself against a police check, which led to officers to be treated in the hospital. A blood sample resulted in a value of almost two per thousand.

In addition, the Red Cross warned of a bottleneck at blood donations around the turn of the year, since 50 to 60 donations are missing a day. Current opportunities for donation of blood exist in Lütjensee, Heide, Loose, Bad Bramstedt and Bebensee.