Police and fire departments clean up: human body turns out to be the root!
Emergency services in Kitzingen had to be alerted on August 9th, 2025 because of an apparent body in the Main. Investigation revealed: root.

Police and fire departments clean up: human body turns out to be the root!
A brief shock for the population in Kitzingen on Saturday evening, August 9th, 2025, when reports of an alleged human body in the Main at the Old Main Bridge made the rounds. The police as well as the water rescue service and the volunteer fire department were immediately alerted to get to the bottom of the situation. The dreaded images of disaster hovered over the city, but the initial shock quickly turned into relief.
How In Franconia reported, the emergency services arrived quickly and immediately began examining the object in the water. It quickly became clear that what was initially identified as a human body was actually a large root. This unpleasant mix-up not only upset the rescuers, but also caused some worried faces among local residents.
Coordination of blue light organizations
The legal basis of our blue light organizations also illustrates how important a quick and coordinated response is. Abe's Online emphasizes that the police, fire brigade and rescue services are legally responsible for averting danger. Their cooperation is essential and they often take on each other's tasks to ensure the safety of citizens. For example, the police are responsible for traffic control, while the fire department is often in charge of technical operations.
The rapid alarm that evening shows how the various rescue organizations have to work together in an emergency. This is important not only in medical emergencies, but also when it comes to eliminating hazards in the water.
In conclusion, it can be said that the people of Kitzingen breathed a sigh of relief that evening. What began as a worrying situation turned into an educational experience for emergency responders and residents. After all, all we can do is learn from such dramatic moments and be there for each other. And where there was a bit of excitement, calm has now returned - after all, the most important thing in such a beautiful part of Bavaria. Further details on the situation can also be found at Main post.