Alarming increase: more sexual attacks in Donauwörther outdoor pools!

Alarming increase: more sexual attacks in Donauwörther outdoor pools!

The summer days are just around the corner and the outdoor pools in the Donau-Ries district invite you to enjoy a refreshing break. But dark clouds are absorbing because the safety of the bathers is increasingly faltering. According to a report by Augsburger General Bathing spots in Bavaria in 2024 increased by 18 percent. The Bavarian State Criminal Police Office (LKA) recorded a total of 227 registered acts that belong to nuisance and rape.

These alarming numbers can lead to uncertainty with bathers. The region around Donauwörth and Nördlingen is particularly affected, where the fear of attacks grows noticeably. The increasing incidents raise questions: What's going on here in our outdoor pools?

The pressure on the staff

lifeguards often see themselves in the dilem truss. If you are informed by attacks, you often feel overwhelmed. Ralf Großmann, the chairman of the Bavarian State Association of Swimming Master, draws attention to the need that more support from politics and the operator must be required. "We need targeted training so that we can better react to such situations," he explains how on the platform of Br.de

bathers themselves are also required to become active. If you observe incidents, you should inform the staff immediately or call the police. This could help prevent further attacks.

a complex problem

A possible reason for the increase in numbers could be a change in law from 2021, which punish secret image recordings of the genital area. As a result, those affected increasingly reported incidents, which influenced the statistics. In 2024, almost all suspect men were, which causes some discussions. Information on the origin of the suspects are controversial and experts warn against lifting suspicions.

The necessary information is of central importance for experts. "Prevention is the key," emphasizes an expert. Training for staff and clear rules in the bathrooms could make a significant contribution to improving the security situation. However, the defense lawyer Sonka Mehner emphasizes that suspicions do not automatically mean guilt and calls for more comprehensive studies on the background of the suspects.

at a time when the desire for carefree summer days is great, it is now up to all of us to ensure more security in our outdoor pools. Because everyone should be able to plunge into the water without fear. So let's stay vigilant and ensure that our leisure places really remain places of enjoyment.