A man fell into the Eskilstuna River on Friday morning but was quickly rescued by bystanders who threw a lifebuoy.
The incident occurred shortly before nine o'clock near Nybron Bridge. Rescue services were alerted by bystanders and were already nearby on another call which enabled a swift response.
Kenneth Karlsson, duty officer at the rescue services, confirmed that the man was taken to hospital for a medical check. He stated that the man was feeling well after the event.
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An adult was found dead at Lake Lill-Tansen in Grycksbo outside Falun on Monday afternoon.
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An aluminum boat drove onto land at high speed north of Höga Kustenbron in Kramfors municipality on Saturday morning. A man in his 60s was taken to hospital by ambulance.
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