Deadly bathing accidents: Junge drown in Italy, woman in the Baltic Sea!

Tödliche Badeunfälle in Europa: Ein Junge ertrinkt in Italien, eine Frau in der Ostsee. DLRG warnt vor steigenden Risiken.
Deadly bathing accidents in Europe: A boy drown in Italy, a woman in the Baltic Sea. DLRG warns of rising risks. (Symbolbild/MMV)

Deadly bathing accidents: Junge drown in Italy, woman in the Baltic Sea!

Vitte, Deutschland - Last weekend there were several tragic bathing accidents in Europe that moved the minds. A six -year -old German boy lost his life on Sunday after a jump to a swimming pool in Lido Delle Nazioni in Italy. The cause of death has so far been unclear, an autopsy has been arranged. The incident occurred on a campsite on the Adriatic, where the boy was taken to the hospital with a rescue helicopter, but died shortly after his arrival. Such accidents not only shock those affected, but also throw a light on the dangers that lurk in the water, especially for children.

But that was not the only bathing accident that made headlines on Sunday. A tragic incident also occurred in the Baltic Sea: a 71-year-old vacationer from Stralsund was discovered in the water near the beach of Vitte Lebeless. Despite immediate resuscitation measures that were carried out on land, the emergency doctor could only determine death. The criminal police have now initiated investigations to clarify the exact circumstances that led to their death. Such events illustrate how quickly the waters can cause accidents.

bathing accidents in Germany - a worrying statistics

According to the Deutsche Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (DLRG) , a total of 411 fatal accidents in water were recorded in Germany, which means an increase of 31 deaths compared to the previous year. For the first time since 2019, the number of drowned people was over 400 again. The DLRG President Ute Vogt expresses hope that people will be sensitized to the upcoming warm months by increasing enlightenment.

The DLRG stipulates that around 380 fatal bathing accidents are reported annually. In the previous year there were 378 deaths, while in 2022 this number was 355 at the lowest level since 2000. It is particularly worrying that 253 deaths have already been registered by July 2024, more than in the previous year. It is also alarming that 85-90 % of accidents in inland waters such as lakes and rivers are often done in unusual places. A lack of swimming capacity plays a crucial role, because only 40 % of the ten -year -old children can swim safely.

special risk groups and precautionary measures

The DLRG warns that the majority of bathing accidents affect men, while older people are particularly at risk with health problems. Almost every third death was over 71 years old. A holistic approach to risk reduction could be to recommend seniors to consult their doctor in front of bathing in the lake.

In the Baltic Sea, ten deaths have been complained about since the beginning of the bathing season, and here too, there is often a reference to the accidents with boats or water sports. The DLRG advises you to bathe only in guarded areas and provides information on risk reduction in bathing and water sports, such as wearing life jackets and avoiding alcohol and drugs.

Overall, the current situation shows that special caution is required despite the summer attraction of the waters. People are asked to think about their swimming skills and always pay attention to safety when bathing in order to avoid tragic accidents in the future. The water rescue and the clarification, especially for young parents, should now focus more on the focus so that unforeseen tragedies can be avoided.

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