Life -threatening bathing fun: woman is being torn in the Elbe!

Life -threatening bathing fun: woman is being torn in the Elbe!

A hot Sunday in Saxony-Anhalt, and many searched for refreshment in the cool water-including a young woman in Magdeburg, who wanted to jump into the Elbe on June 23, 2025 to cool off. But what was planned as a relaxing bathroom developed into a dangerous adventure. The current of the Elbe, which she apparently underestimated, quickly carried away and alerted the fire brigade. Several rescue boats were used to look for the lost. Fortunately, she was able to save herself on the shore and was pulled out of the water near the MDR radio house.

report from Tagesschau then she then received the necessary medical care from the emergency doctor and the emergency services taken to the hospital to ensure that she had not carried away serious injuries.

What many do not know: Bathing in the Elbe is not only a pleasure, it can also be very dangerous. In Saxony-Anhalt, strict regulations for bathing in rivers apply. According to mdr , the Elbe and other river waters in the city area of ​​Magdeburg are taboo due to the hazard defense regulation. In addition, there are special regulations in accordance with the inland navigation system order that makes it clear that Baden is prohibited on a 100-meter radius for bridges, weirs and port entrances.

In addition, Dr. Marcus Erdmann from the water and shipping management point out that the current in large rivers, the presence of stones, rocks and undetected depths are serious risks. "These dangers can quickly become unmanageable and have already led to numerous accidents," he warns in a report on gdws.wSv.bund.de

rules of conduct for water sports enthusiasts

So that nobody gets into the same dangerous situation, it is advisable to adhere to safe and monitored places such as swimming lakes and swimming pools. Also Dr. Erdmann recommends that you are not in groybs in order to avoid strolling into the fairway. In addition, violations of the rules for bathing in rivers are punished with fines of up to 200 euros, which creates further incentives to adhere to the regulations.