Overview
- A family in an inflatable became stuck near the Engelhade weir on the Aare River and required help from people on the shore and first responders.
- New Jersey Devils captain Nico Hischier joined several bystanders in initial rescue efforts until police, the fire brigade and ambulance crews arrived.
- Bern cantonal police confirmed officers used a throw bag to pull the boat ashore and that the two adults and two children were unharmed.
- Reports quoted Hischier saying he was relieved no one was hurt and that others at the scene also assisted, while authorities have not released a cause for the distress.
- The incident highlights the danger small craft face near weirs and the role that quick bystander action combined with standard rescue equipment can play in preventing injury.