Fatal bathing accident on the Schwaltenweiher: 84-year-old drowns tragically

Fatal bathing accident on the Schwaltenweiher: 84-year-old drowns tragically

Rückholz, Deutschland - Last Friday there was a sad incident at the Schwaltenweiher in Rückholz, which shook the Region's bathers. An 84-year-old woman lost her life while swimming. She was in the water with her daughter and followed separate swimming routes. It is reported that the senior woman usually sponge near the bank line, but when the daughter had finished her round, she noticed the disappearance of her mother and immediately alerted the police

A quick search of the rescue workers brought sad certainty: they found the woman lifeless near the entry point. Unfortunately, attempts at resuscitation were unsuccessful. The police have started the investigation, but has so far not been any evidence of external negligence and assumes a tragic accident. Such bathing accidents are not only shocking, but also lead a light on the dangers that swimming in open waters can bring with it, as the bfu.ch

The dangers of bathing

What can you do to avoid accidents like this? The Swiss life rescue society provides important information about the bathing rules. Many people underestimate the risks of swimming - carelessness, high spirits, alcohol consumption, cold and currents can have fatal consequences. To be able to swim well is often not enough; Health, energy reserves and attention are crucial.

• Children only leave the water accompanied; Always supervise small children within reach.
• never go into the water alcoholic or under drugs.
• never swim with full or completely empty stomach.
• never jump overheated into the water; The body needs time to adapt.
• No jump into cloudy or unknown water; Hidden dangers can lurk there.
• air mattresses and swimming aids have no place in deep water; They do not offer security.
• long distances don't swim alone; Even well -trained swimmers can suffer sudden weaknesses.

These rules should be taken seriously by everyone to minimize the risk of bathing accidents. Even if the water appears tempting on hot summer days, it is of great importance to realistically assess yourself and its skills. So you can look forward to the next excursion for swimming with a good feeling and make sure that such tragic incidents no longer happen as on the Schwaltenweiher.

The thoughts of the entire community are in this difficult time among the family of the late woman. Donate your thoughts and sympathy to survive this tragic location. We hope that similar incidents can be prevented in the future through consciousness and precautions.