A reporter for a German news channel named Suzanne Olen was caught hot, smearing dirt on herself to show that she was involved in cleaning up cities affected by the floods.
On Twitter, Eddie Graf posted a video in which Olen was seen from afar, she bent down to take some dirt and apply it on herself. Then she goes to her film crew and prepares to talk about further conditions.
Here is the video.
Das ist die @RTLde Moderatorin Ohlen, die “anpackt” – wie im nachfolgenden RTL-Artikel geschrieben wird. @Hadmut @argonerd pic.twitter. com / l1zFOd1pdc
– Eddie Graf (@ Eddie_1412) July 22, 2021
Suzanne Olen, RTL reporter. She was in a small town in Germany to talk about the devastation associated with the flood. She also wanted to show that she was helping to help, so she smeared herself with dirt.
In another video, she is standing in front of the camera, taking a shovel to portray one of the assistants.
Hier ist das fleißige Bienchen ????mit ihrem Märchen das sie mit angepackt hat ?? pic.twitter.com/brdhofXl5k
– BockwurstMitSauerkraut (@ Michael45644934) July 22 / a>
According to the Daily Mail, the news organization published an article entitled “Cleaning up after the flood: the leading RTL extends a helping hand to Bad Münsterreifel.”
Eddie Graf’s video went viral not only on the microblogging site, but also on other social networks. The TV channel fired the 39-year-old journalist due to embarrassment. “Our reporter’s approach is clearly contrary to journalistic principles and our own standards. We gave Tosma a vacation on Monday after learning about it, “the TV channel said.
Belgium and Germany are among the worst affected countries after heavy rains have caused heavy flooding. So far, 196 people have been killed and a billion euros have been reported.