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Tragic drowning: 24-year-old loses his life in the Danube
A 24-year-old tragically drowned in the Danube near Neu-Ulm. The rescue workers couldn't save him. Observe bathing rules!
Tragic drowning: 24-year-old loses his life in the Danube
A tragic accident shook Neu-Ulm on Thursday when a 24-year-old man drowned in the Danube. Passers-by saw a person in trouble around 3 p.m. and immediately alerted the police and the water rescue service. Divers were quickly deployed and rescued the man from the surface of the water at 3:22 p.m. near the Edwin Scharff House. Despite the rapid rescue operation and the resuscitation measures carried out during the transport to the hospital, the young man later died from his injuries, as the Swabian newspaper reported.
Witnesses suspect that the man sank on the banks of the Jahn, possibly because he misjudged the depth of the water on the gravel bank near the railway bridge. Helmut Graf, spokesman for the Neu-Ulm water rescue service, warned urgently about the dangers of swimming in rivers and lakes and emphasized that only experienced swimmers should enter such waters. In the event of a drowning accident, it is important to call 112 immediately to get help quickly.
Accidents and the dangers of water
The tragedy is not the only one that made headlines in Neu-Ulm that day. During the rescue operation there was also an accident between two cyclists, in which one of the cyclists was also taken to hospital. Such incidents remind us of the need to exercise caution when swimming and cycling, especially near bodies of water where the risks of accidents increase.
The accident not only deeply affected the victim's relatives, but also the local community. “The summer months are a time for swimming and leisure activities for many, but they can also be dangerous if the conditions are not respected,” added Graf. It's a bitter lesson in safety that affects us all.
In the otherwise quiet city, this incident reminds everyone of the importance of being mindful while exercising and being outdoors. If we respect them and avoid risks, we can prevent many accidents. It is up to all of us to take good care of our safety and that of those around us.