Pokémon hunter falls into icy water: This is how he was saved!

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A man fell into the cold water of the Weser on January 6, 2025 while playing a Pokémon game. A companion saved him.

Pokémon hunter falls into icy water: This is how he was saved!

A dramatic incident occurred in Bremerhaven when a man fell into the ice-cold Weser while playing Pokémon Go. On Sunday evening he was using his smartphone to search for the popular fantasy creatures when he lost his balance while playing and fell into the water. The temperatures were just above freezing at the time, making the situation life-threatening. According to police, the hopeful's efforts to help guide him to the stairs were crucial to his survival. Another report from vol.at highlights that the water was dangerously cold.

Thanks to the quick intervention of his companion, the injured man was soon able to leave the water and was picked up by the police and fire department. He was soaked and very cold, but it remains unclear whether he was able to catch a Pokémon during the fall, as his cell phone sank in the water THE MIRROR reported. The incidents serve as a reminder of the importance of caution and vigilance when playing near bodies of water, especially during the dark season.