Tragedy on the Aquapark: 73-year-old wife drowns in Moosburg

Tragedy on the Aquapark: 73-year-old wife drowns in Moosburg

Badesee Aquapark, 85368 Moosburg an der Isar, Deutschland - A terrible incident caused dismay in the “Aquapark” bathing lake in Moosburg an der Isar on Thursday, June 12, 2025. As reported [pfaffenhofen-today.de] (https://pfaffenhofen-today.de/98781-toDliche-bathing accident-130625), the body of a 73-year-old woman from the Landshut district was recovered from the water at 12:15 p.m. Passers -by first discovered the lifeless woman on the water surface and immediately alerted. However, the attempts at resuscitation of the rescue workers and the emergency doctor present were unfortunately unsuccessful.

The police have taken over the investigation and is currently assuming a tragic bathing accident. So far, there is no evidence of a foreign influence or external circumstances that may have led to their death, as the Bavarian police. The Erding criminal police inspection has taken over the further investigations to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident.

a worrying trend

This incident throws a light on an increasingly serious problem. According to the DLRG, there were at least 411 fatal bathing accidents in Germany in 2023, and that is an increase of 31 cases compared to the previous year. This number marks the first time since 2019 that more than 400 people have drowned in water again. DLRG President Ute Vogt expressed the hope that such tragic events will lead to people, especially parents, are pointed out to the dangers of bathing.

The past few years have shown that the number of drowned people continuously increases. Against this background, it is particularly important to strengthen the safety precautions at bathing areas and to inform people about the risks and the right behavior in and on the water. In view of the upcoming hot season, the DLRG therefore appeals to all water sports enthusiasts and bathing to be particularly mindful.

The tragic history of this woman from the Landshut district reminds us of how quickly fate can turn and how important responsible mindfulness is when bathing. We hope that such incidents will not repeat and all bathing excursions will remain a safe pleasure.