Nico Hischier rescues family stuck in dam in Switzerland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 10:17 PM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Nico Hischier, captain of the New Jersey Devils, assisted in rescuing a family from a dam in Switzerland on July 4. The family, consisting of two adults and two children, became stranded in rough waters on the Aare River near Bern. Hischier helped local police pull the family to safety, where they were unharmed. He described the support from bystanders and police as crucial in ensuring a successful rescue. Before this incident, Hischier had signed a five-year contract extension worth $58.5 million with the Devils.
- •Nico Hischier helped rescue a family in distress on July 4.
- •The family was stuck in rough waters on the Aare River.
- •Witnesses described Hischier's actions as 'heroic'.
- •The family was safely pulled from the water without injuries.
- •Hischier recently signed a $58.5 million contract extension.
- 10:17 PMYahoo Sports — NHL Star Nico Hischier Helped Save a Family Stuck in a Dam During Summer Offseason
"Hischier’s actions were described as “heroic” by an onlooker
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