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Police rescued a woman from the Danube in Bratislava

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29/09/2026

On Sunday evening, September 27, near Rázusovo nábrežie in Bratislava, an emergency occurred: a woman was drowning in the Danube River. Thanks to the quick actions of the river police unit, she was quickly pulled out of the water and given first aid.

Officers of the river police unit of the Presidium of the police corps immediately arrived at the scene. They were able to quickly pull the woman from the river onto their boat. Due to suspicion of a spinal injury, the police acted with maximum caution to avoid worsening her condition.

After providing urgent first aid, the victim was handed over to medical professionals who continued professional care. Such quick and coordinated actions of emergency services are key to saving lives in critical water situations.

Remember safety near bodies of water, especially large rivers like the Danube, where the current can be dangerous. If you witness an emergency, always contact emergency services.

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