Tragic bathing accidents: two dead and a missing person around Munich!
Tragic bathing accidents: two dead and a missing person around Munich!
Last weekend there were serious bathing accidents around Munich, which unfortunately resulted in two deaths and a missing person. On Friday afternoon, an 18-year-old from Munich drowned in Lake Karlsfelder, while his friends swam on a platform. The young man, who was not a experienced swimmer, stayed behind on the bank and was only missing after hours. At around 7:20 p.m. his friends noticed that he was missing. Despite a later recovery near the shore, the 18-year-old died later in the hospital. The exact cause of his drowning is currently being investigated, according to the police. (tz.de)But the tragedies did not stop there. A 23-year-old student from India is missing on Lake Starnberg. He jumped into the water with friends from a boat, but could no longer fight back on land. So far, a large -scale search is unsuccessful. On the same day, a 32-year-old family man drowned on Lake Starnberg. He also jumped into the water, but could not swim without difficulty and died tragically.
trend falling safety precautions
The DLRG (German Life Rettungs Society) again warns for caution in dealing with water. Last year, 70 people died in bathing in Bavaria, which means an increase in eight deaths compared to the previous year. A worrying trend is also shown this year: by May 2024, at least 253 people have already drowned in Germany, which corresponds to 35 more than in the previous year. This represents the third increase in a row, and the number of drowned people in water has reached the 400 mark. (dlrg.de) The DLRG in particular sees young men and non-swimmers in the danger that overestimate your load -bearing swimming skills. This often affects people with a migration background. (zdf.de)
Another worrying point affects the elderly who are often in terms of health. Almost every third death was over 71 years old. In a call to raising awareness, the DLRG emphasizes that seniors should consult their doctor before going into the water. Cold shocks with sudden water contact are also a great risk, which should be given special attention, especially on hot days.
Correct preparation for safe swimming
The DLRG recommends a number of precautionary measures to avoid bathing accidents. This includes, among other things, slowly cooling in the water, avoiding alcohol and drugs as well as wearing life jackets, especially for children and swimmers with little ability. In addition, it is advised to only bathe in guarded areas to get help quickly in an emergency.
The current events show that in particular a sharp -hearted attention for the dangers in and around waters is essential. The warm months are imminent, and the DLRG hopes that a turning point can be achieved through targeted information.
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