Bathing accident in Linthe: 20-year-old dies tragically in the gravel pond

Bathing accident in Linthe: 20-year-old dies tragically in the gravel pond

In a tragic new turn, a 20-year-old man died on Saturday evening, June 21, in a bathing accident in a gravel pond near Linthe, Potsdam-Mittelmark. The incident reported maz-online.de. At the beginning it was initially unclear who was missing, which is why the first reports about a toddler circulated. But soon it turned out that it was the young man who had lost when bathing.

An impressive contingent of fire brigade, emergency services and police was mobilized to search for the missing person. The fire brigade used several boats for this, and even a rescue helicopter with winch was in use. Divers from Potsdam were consulted to support the underwater search. After intensive efforts, the emergency services finally found a lifeless person in the water. However, the 20-year-old could only be recovered dead, which made the tragedy of slipping into the water. According to the current investigations by the police, there is no evidence of external debt, but the exact circumstances of the incident are still being examined.

prevention of bathing accidents

bathing accidents are always an issue, not only in the region around Potsdam; They can arise from carelessness or health problems. The German Life Rescue Society (DLRG) counted a total of 378 drowning cases in 2023, with most of these accidents took place in inland waters, where there are often no lifeguards. From a report by zdf.de it can be seen that children in particular are at risk because they can often not assess dangers in the water correctly.

In order to avoid allergies or serious health problems when bathing, some rules of conduct should be observed. Among other things, this includes getting the body used to the water temperature, not swimming with a full stomach and always keeping an eye on children. The wearing of neon -colored swimwear can also increase visibility in the water, which is particularly important when several people swim.

Important information for first aiders

When you see a drowning person, quick and prudent action is required. It is important to keep the calm, to cut the emergency call 112 and to alert a lifeguard if necessary. The self -rescue in the water should only be carried out by experienced swimmers. An important advice for bathers is: Keep an eye on the position of the drowning person and, if possible, throw floating objects to help. In the event of your own danger in the water, it is advisable to take the back or prone position to save strength.

Overall, water accidents are a serious danger, and mindfulness is needed by bathers and the emergency services to ensure security and prevent similar tragedies in the future. The official website of the Brandenburg police Potsdam-echo.de.