Fatal bathing accident in Aquapark Moosburg: 73-year-old found dead

Fatal bathing accident in Aquapark Moosburg: 73-year-old found dead

Badesee Aquapark, Moosburg an der Isar, Deutschland - A tragic death occurred on Thursday in the Aquapark swimming lake in Moosburg an der Isar. A 73-year-old woman from the Landshut district died during a bathing excursion. At 12.15 p.m., passers -by discovered a lifeless person in the water and immediately pulled them out. In this dramatic situation, the first aiders immediately started resuscitation measures. Unfortunately, they remained unsuccessful, even after the emergency services arrived and an emergency doctor, so that the woman could not be saved. The Erding criminal police inspection has taken over the investigation into this bathing accident and has so far assumed an unfortunate accident, without indications of external effects or other persons involved. The Süddeutsche Zeitung reports on this incident and its shocking development.

The incident registered for June 12, 2025 happened at a time when bathing in German waters was more and more enjoyable. With the upcoming warm season, however, the risk is often underestimated by accidents in the water. Current statistics of the DLRG show an alarming increase in fatal bathing accidents: In 2023 there were 411 fatal accidents in German waters, which means an increase of 31 deaths compared to the previous year. This is the third year in a row with increasing drowning. The DLRG emphasizes the need to sensitize people to the dangers of swimming.

awareness of security in the water

The President of the DLRG, Ute Vogt, expresses hope that people will become more aware of the risks in the warm season. The DLRG would like to pay special attention to the dangers for small children who are often carelessly near water.

we should ask ourselves all how we can increase safety on the water. Behavior such as swimming only in secure areas and the constant supervision of children can help avoid similar accidents in the future. The incident in Moosburg should give us reason to pay more attention to our own safety and that of others - because a bathing trip should bring relaxation and fun, not tragedies.

The investigations by the criminal police in Erding, which should clarify exactly this tragic misfortune. The community and those responsible for lake are in close exchange to prevent future incidents of this kind. The police Bavaria is still looking for information that could contribute to clarifying the case.