Fatal bathing accident in Lake Zernsee: Ms. drowns tragically!

Fatal bathing accident in Lake Zernsee: Ms. drowns tragically!

tragic events overshadowed the sunny bathing conditions in the Großer Zernsee near Werder. A fatal bathing accident took the life of a woman who called for help in the waters. Eyewitness reported that the call for help was perceived in good time by a sports boat leader who hurried immediately. Unfortunately, he could not reach the woman in time, because shortly before he could pull her out of the water, she went down. Despite immediately initiated resuscitation measures and the use of a rescue helicopter, the woman tragically died at the scene of the accident. The exact circumstances that led to this accident are still unclear. The age of the late woman was not announced. On the same day, another fatal bathing accident occurred in a worrying trend in the long lake in Berlin-Köpenick. In addition, there was only a similar incident at the Baggersee in Treuenbrietzen on June 14th. MAZ Online reports Events.

As an analysis of the German Life Rescue Society (DLRG) shows, security when bathing remains a explosive topic. In 2023, the DLRG recorded 411 fatal accidents in German waters, an increase of 31 deaths compared to the previous year. This is the third increase in a row, and it is the first time since 2019 that the number of drowned people is over 400. DLRG President Ute Vogt expressed concern about this development and hopes that people in the upcoming warm season will be sensitized to the dangers. Their special attention is paid to the protection of small children, who are often unprepared in dangerous waters. DLRG emphasizes the importance of vigilance.

The dangers when bathing in open waters

The danger in open waters, be it in lakes, rivers or streams, is often underestimated. In Hesse, for example, 20 people died in bathing in 2022, compared to 36 in 2021. A decline in the bathing deaths was described as a result of changeable weather. The DLRG recommends swimming in guarded waters to minimize the risk of an accident. Most of the tragic incidents happen in the early evening in unusual places. In addition, it is terrifying to know that almost 80 percent of the bathing decotes are men, often resulting from low risk awareness and self -overestimation. OP Marburg emphasizes that it is particularly important on warm days to take the water and their conditions seriously.

The increase in bathing accidents and the recurring tragic events should give all of us to think. It is crucial to stay vigilant and informed even during the summer months to protect yourself and others. In this sense, it is important to pay attention to the DLRG and similar organizations and, if in doubt