Baby rescued from Uecker River in Torgelow; man gives first aid

A baby in a pram went into the Uecker River in Torgelow, in Germany's Vorpommern-Greifswald district.

The incident happened on Tuesday near the Uferbrücke on Pasewalker Straße.

The baby was rescued from the river, and a 66-year-old man gave first aid, including breathing assistance, according to initial findings.

The baby's mother and the child were taken to hospital for further care.

Police have not released information about their condition.

How the pram entered the river remains unclear, and police are investigating.

Police publicly thanked the man for his quick and determined help.