Moment of terror in Benhausen: Found car in the water after storms!

Moment of terror in Benhausen: Found car in the water after storms!

On Sunday, June 15, 2025, the fire brigade Paderborn was alerted at 9:09 a.m. after passers -by discovered a car in a rain retention basin in Benhausen. The storm of the previous day had led to this unusual situation. The emergency services reacted quickly and were activated with a large contingent to check the vehicle and possible people in it. It turned out that the vehicle of the vehicle could already be found on site. According to his statement, the car got stuck the day before and then left. Fortunately, there were no more people in the vehicle.

The fire brigade's commitment lasted about 45 minutes in which a total of around 40 emergency services from Wachen North and South as well as volunteer units from Benhausen and Neuenbeken, including diverse, were involved. The Water Association Obere Lippe was also informed to take further measures. Such incidents illustrate the need for an efficient emergency reaction in extreme weather conditions.

Renaturation of waters

The renaturation of flowing waters aims to improve the ecological quality of rivers and streams and to promote habitats for plant and animal species. According to an online platform of the Federal Environment Agency, the water restoration offers several advantages, such as increasing the quality of life in urban and rural areas as well as the reduction of the flood risk. This is particularly relevant in view of the increasing extreme weather situations that have climate change as a background.

insights in renaturation measures

• Increase in the quality of life in the city and country.
• Reduction of flood risk.
• Habitat for plant and animal species.
• Support in reducing environmentally polluting fabrics.
• Contribution to adaptation to climate change.

Intact river waters are not only important ecosystems, they can also contribute to carbon storage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Nevertheless, over 90 % of German rivers and streams are straightened or piped. Therefore, renaturation measures are essential to improve the ecological state and the attractiveness of these waters. As shown in the examples, considerable progress can be made by removing concrete and the natural design of the water structures.

Both the local missions in the event of storms and the long -term projects for water restoration are evidence of the importance of cooperation between different actors. Committed citizens, specialists and organizations have to work together to ensure security in the city and in the country and to develop ecologically sustainable solutions. Further information on renaturation projects and their advantages can be found on the website of the Water Association Obere Lippe and the Federal Environment Agency.