Rescue operation in Passau: 61-year-old falls into the Danube!

Ein 61-jähriger Nichtschwimmer fiel während einer Schlauchboottour in die Donau bei Passau und wurde erfolgreich gerettet.
A 61-year-old non-swimmer fell into the Danube near Passau during a inflatable boat tour and was successfully saved. (Symbolbild/MW)

Rescue operation in Passau: 61-year-old falls into the Danube!

It was a fateful Friday evening in Passau when a 61-year-old non-swimmer fell into the Danube during a rubber boat tour. The incident occurred when the man wanted to leave the boat near the Grubweg district, unfortunately fell into the water and clung to the rubber boat while he was driven downstream. The aging river was not a simple environment for an inexperienced swimmer due to its strong electricity and the unpredictable currents. Fortunately, an attentive resident heard the man's calls for help and immediately informed the rescue workers.

The water guard was quickly on site and was able to save the 61-year-old from the Danube. He had the horrors of his life, but luckily came unharmed, which is a little miracle given the circumstances. According to [NP-COBURG] (https://www.np-coburg.de/inhalt. heard the desperate calls. This shows how important it is to act quickly in critical situations and to have a awake ear for the needs of others.

exemplary action in the need

First rescue attempts should always be well thought out. A basic principle in dangerous situations on the water is self -assurance. Often it can be risky to jump into the water yourself. Rather, one should try to help from a fixed point, as the Malteser. Because drowning people are often in panic and can struggle wildly, which brings both them and the rescuers into dangerous situations.

If someone is in danger, every second counts. Therefore, it is crucial to use rescue rings or other floating objects immediately. These can help life bombs that are in difficulties by offering the drowning support until professional help arrives. This incident in Passau illustrates the importance of such rescue measures and the knowledge of how to behave in the event of a bathing accident.

In the end, it was the quick use of the water guard that saved the 61-year-old a bad end. Despite the horror, he remains unharmed and hopefully can consider this experience as an educational event. For all water sports enthusiasts and swimmers, it is a clear memory of how important it is to know your own skills and limits. Especially with activities on and in water, you should always deal with healthy respect.

In a time when the weather invites many adventures on the water, safety precautions should always be in the foreground. So that such incidents do not become a habit, it is crucial to distribute and take into account information about safe behavior in and on the water.

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