Bathing accident in quarry: 17-year-old seriously injured in cliff jumping

Bathing accident in quarry: 17-year-old seriously injured in cliff jumping

Görlitz, Deutschland - It is summer time again and for many it is drawn to the beautiful natural lakes and quarries in the area. But it is important to take care, because cliff jumping can be life -threatening. The news currently speaks of a serious accident in Demitz-Thumitz, where a 17-year-old landed on his back when jumping from a cliff about ten meters high. He had to be taken to the hospital with a rescue helicopter. Fortunately, he was cared for in time, but this incident shows how risky such adventures can be. Sächsische Zeitung makes it clear that serious accidents in cliff jumping are not only limited to the quarries in the Bautzen district.

It becomes particularly explosive when you look at the recent incidents. In August 2023, a 22-year-old man tried to put a world record in the Königshain quarries. He jumped from a height of around 30 meters and performed a spectacular 4-fold-salo. Tragically, he injured the water surface so badly when impact on the impact that he had to be supplied with an emergency doctor and a helicopter. bild.de reports to him to help him and on a stand-up-up brought to the bank. At that time, bathing was strictly forbidden in these areas.

violation of injury from cliff jumping

The injury risks in cliff jumping are enormous. According to a current study, people are not designed to survive the high speeds when immersing it into the water without damage. Researchers warn that water has about 1000 times higher density than air, which leads to enormous excessive forces. The investigation manager, Sunghwan Jung, discusses the dangers in his study and compares human immersion with the behavior of animals such as birds and dolphins, which are much better adapted to such situations. Deutschlandfunk emphasizes that the maximum recommended height for a head-right jump at eight meters and for a jump with feet is up to 15 meters.

Many adventurous people do not know that the dangers under water like rock slatters and brittle edges lurk in quarries like the royal shainer. Mayor Maik Wobst has confirmed that bathing and cliff jumping in these areas are strictly prohibited, but unfortunately many visitors ignore the warnings. Again and again there are reports from wild cars and fire in forbidden places. A swastika was recently sprayed on a quarry wall, which the local authorities put on alert.

alternative bathing destinations

The police recommend that you stay away from the dangerous quarries and instead to choose official bathing establishments and safe swimming on guard lakes. The sound shafts at Niesky, for example, that are equipped with campsites and sanitary facilities, offer an excellent alternative for a relaxed bathing day. On July 26, the Tonschacht association celebrates its 20th anniversary with a children's party.

Nature attracts many of them, but especially in the hot months you should always keep your own security in mind and at the same time pay attention to the regulations of the authorities. Because fun ends quickly when it comes to life and health.