Overview
- The incident occurred in Groß-Zimmern in the Darmstadt-Dieburg district of southern Hesse, according to the local fire department.
- The child had climbed feet-first into the drum during a game of hide-and-seek and became wedged in place.
- Her parents were unable to free her and called firefighters for assistance.
- Crews first tried lubricant, then tipped the appliance to improve access before dismantling the casing to release her.
- Officials reported the girl was shaken but uninjured, and the incident commander called the case unusual in his 24-year career.