Tragic bathing accident on Hiddensee: Stralsunderin dies in the sea

Tragic bathing accident on Hiddensee: Stralsunderin dies in the sea

Vitte, Insel Hiddensee, Deutschland - The idyllic island of Hiddensee, a popular destination for tourists and locals, became a scene of the mischief on Monday: a 71-year-old woman from Stralsund died tragically in a bathing accident in the Baltic Sea. The incident occurred in the afternoon, around 5:30 p.m., not long after the air temperature had cooled down from a pleasant 27 ° C to a cooler 18 ° C, while the water temperature remained stable at 16 ° C reports href = "https://www.ostsee-zeitung.de/lokales/vorpommern-ruegen/ruegen/hiddensee-stralsunderin-stirt-ba-badungnunfall-in-dder-ostsee- LAG-es-am-Heissen-myi2pgpgpgxzcfbdjzxbimeqpcka.html?

The beach of Vitte, a five -kilometer long fine sand section with gentle water waste and several sandbars, was well visited. Many swimmers and sun worshipers enjoyed the warm weather when another bathing guest discovered the woman driving lifeless in the water. However, immediate attempts at resuscitation by the lifeguards present and the emergency doctor were unsuccessful.

causes and warnings

The police have so far found no evidence of external debt and introduces an investigation to clarify the exact circumstances. The mood among those present, both locals and holidaymakers was sad in view of the shocking event. In view of the dangers of cool water and the sloping temperatures, the DLRG warned of possible health risks when bathing. Older people or people with previous illnesses in particular are particularly at risk according to DLRG. Almost a third of bathing accidents this year affected people over the age of 71, such as the ZDF today.

in the current summer, the first after the pandemic restrictions, the cases of fatal bathing accidents are increasing. It is believed that more and more people are visiting domestic waters because the DLRG expects an increase in bathing accidents. Statistics side must be determined that 80% of bathing accidents in Germany happens to unpleasant waters - a fact that also puts the tragedy in Hiddensee in the light.

bathing behavior and safety tips

The DLRG urgently advises to only swim at guarded bathing areas and pay attention to the weather conditions. A quick temperature change can heavily burden the circulation and lead to muscle cramps. It is therefore important to slowly and carefully immerse yourself in the water, especially for older people or less experienced swimmers. In this regard, the DLRG experts reminded of the importance of suitable behaviors when bathing in order to minimize the risk and prevent accidents.

parents should also make sure that they never take sight of their children on the water, since there is also a risk of drowning in flat water. Emergency measures such as immediate mouth-to-mouth ventilation or cardiac massage are vital if someone gets into difficulties, as in another article by n-tv

The tragic incident on the beach of Hiddensee should serve as an alarm sign, not to underestimate the dangers of bathing and to pay attention to safety in good time. Baden, especially in the cold season or under changeable weather conditions, can have fatal consequences. It remains to be hoped that such accidents can be avoided in the future so that swimming in cool water remains a pleasure.