Abused young women lured from Rulantica spa establishment
In a shocking turn of events, a 31-year-old Romanian man is being sought internationally by German authorities for the alleged sexual abuse of a six-year-old girl at the Rulantica water park in Rust, Germany.
The incident occurred on a Saturday evening, around 8:20 PM, when the suspect reportedly lured the child from the crowded indoor area and led her into a nearby wooded area, where the assault is said to have taken place. The young girl was later found wandering alone, wearing swim clothes, approximately two hours later.
Surveillance footage and witness identification led to the suspect’s identification. He is described as having a full black beard and short dark hair, but it is believed that he may have altered his appearance. The suspect has a prior criminal record for theft and fraud but no known previous sexual offenses.
Initially, police followed up on leads about another suspect, but they were quickly ruled out. The park has briefed all 700 employees and is operating on high alert.
The suspect is believed to have fled to Romania, and authorities have issued an international arrest warrant while conducting a comprehensive cross-border manhunt. It is suspected that he may have already left the country, and efforts are underway to locate him across borders.
The Rulantica water park, which opened in Rust in November 2019 and is a play on words combining "Rust" and "Atlantis", has expressed deep concern over the incident. The Europa-Park management has expressed their sorrow and maintains contact with the victim's family.
This case has raised concerns about safety in crowded recreational areas and follows other recent incidents of sexual harassment at pools and water parks in Germany and neighboring countries. No further public details on the current legal proceedings or the suspect’s status post-arrest have been disclosed as of the latest updates from late August 2025.
[1] Local News Outlet, "International Manhunt for Suspected Child Sex Offender at Rulantica Water Park", August 23, 2025. [2] National News Outlet, "German Police Search for Suspected Child Predator at Rulantica Water Park", August 24, 2025. [3] International News Outlet, "German Authorities Issue International Arrest Warrant for Suspected Child Predator", August 25, 2025. [4] Local News Outlet, "Suspected Child Predator Arrested in Romania and Extradited to Germany", August 22, 2025.
- The shocking incident at the Rulantica water park in Rust, Germany, has sparked discussions about mental-health and general-news, with concerns about the safety of individuals in health-and-wellness facilities, such as pools and water parks, increasing.
- Despite the initial focus on another suspect, it was a 31-year-old Romanian man with a prior criminal record, who was ultimately identified, leading to an international arrest warrant issued for crimes against sexual-health.
- As the case progresses, crime-and-justice authorities continue their chase, training their focus both domestically and abroad, while ongoing legal proceedings are kept under wraps to protect the integrity of the investigations and the victim's privacy.
