Overview
- Lombardi said the incident happened overnight from Saturday to Sunday as a severe cold front gripped parts of Germany, including Cologne.
- He reported waiting for hours in his parked car because he could not reach anyone for help and could not check into a hotel until the afternoon.
- He noted the vehicle stayed frigid because he did not keep the engine running on the street to generate heat.
- By morning he found a warm bed that was not his own and indicated he was safe and recovering from the rough night.
- Outlets are relaying his Instagram account, with one report citing a timeframe of about 2:30 a.m. to 6:45 a.m., and coverage also references his recent separation and temporary stay with friend Oliver Pocher for context.