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Outdoor pool scandal: young people climb over fence and steal beer!
Four young people robbed a kiosk in Neu-Ulm's Donaubad, which led to a ban on entry. Police action takes place.
Outdoor pool scandal: young people climb over fence and steal beer!
What's going on in the Donaubad in Neu-Ulm? On Monday afternoon, four young people aged 14 and 15 caused a stir. They climbed over a fence to “get” a few snacks and drinks from the kiosk at the outdoor pool. Of course, the incident did not go unnoticed; an attentive bather noticed the uninvited guests and informed the lifeguard. The consequences quickly became clear: a ban was imposed and the police were called in. The damage to the loot totaled around 15 euros, an amount that seems almost ridiculous in the big world of outdoor pool adventures.
The teens were then released by local authorities after their guardians were notified. Unfortunately, they had to end their swimming trip early - another step towards responsibility that many people their age probably wouldn't want to miss. However, increasing incidents like this are shining a light on a larger problem: the increase in fights and troublesome behavior among young people in recreational centers.
A look at the situation in outdoor pools
This phenomenon is not isolated. According to reports from Südwestrundfunk, there is a rough tone among young people, especially in the Spieselbad in Aalen. Pool staff are increasingly being forced to intervene, which in the past was the exception. A police operation was also recently necessary when a 13-year-old beat a 12-year-old and threatened with a knife, although the knife never showed up. Such incidents cause many bathers to go to the Aalen-Unterrombach outdoor pool.
The Donaubad in Ulm and Neu-Ulm has already introduced a three-stage model for safety monitoring, which has received very positive feedback. Sanctions such as warnings and bans are part of the model to keep the behavior of young visitors in check.
The role of prevention
The increasing number of incidents among young people in outdoor pools is not just a local challenge, but reflects a larger societal issue. According to the website of the Federal Ministry of Youth Affairs, it appears that the majority of suspected children and young people only appear once. Nevertheless, a small group of intensive offenders is registered, often characterized by social difficulties.
Crime and violence prevention has become increasingly important over the last two decades. The Federal Youth Ministry is committed to developing action strategies and promoting specialist discussions in order to find solutions. In this context, schools, police and youth welfare services work closely together to create more security.
With an alert community and preventive measures, the negative trend can potentially be reversed. This means that kiosks in outdoor swimming pools can continue to be a place of joy and exchange - albeit without uninvited guests.
For further information on youth crime and prevention, the Federal Youth Ministry website offers valuable insights. It remains to be hoped that everyone involved will do their part to offer children and young people positive prospects.
For more details about the incidents in the Donaubad and their safety measures, read the reporting in the Augsburger Allgemeine. Information about the increasing number of fights in outdoor pools is available on the website Südwestrundfunk and for preventative approaches visit this Federal Ministry of Youth.