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Dinghy accident in Passau: 61-year-old rescued – shock but uninjured!
A 61-year-old falls into the Danube in Passau while on a dinghy tour. He is rescued by the water rescue service and remains unharmed.
Dinghy accident in Passau: 61-year-old rescued – shock but uninjured!
An eventful Friday evening in Passau: A 61-year-old man, who was on a dinghy tour with a companion, fell into the Danube. The incident occurred when the man tried to leave the boat near the Grubweg district. Unable to swim, he desperately clung to the dinghy and was swept downstream.
Fortunately, an attentive resident heard the man's cries for help and immediately alerted the emergency services. Thanks to the water rescue service's quick response, the 61-year-old was finally rescued from the cold water. The rescue workers examined him medically, but the man escaped with a scare but uninjured PNP reported.
Safety aspects in water
Such incidents make it clear how important water safety is. The DLRG sounds the alarm when it comes to not underestimating the dangers in and around the water. In 2022, a total of 411 people drowned in Germany, including 14 children. Smaller children are particularly at risk in shallow waters such as garden ponds or paddling pools. The DLRG would like to help prevent such dramatic situations through education and safety measures.
The incident in Passau is a wake-up call to become aware of the dangers. Proper safety precautions and a good water safety approach are essential, especially when dealing with people who cannot swim. Everyone can contribute to prevention with simple tips.
Incidents like this repeatedly show that calm and quick reactions are crucial in emergency situations. The commitment of the water rescue service and the attentive citizens were of central importance here and ultimately prevented anything worse from happening.
In summary, the 61-year-old can count himself lucky that he was helped in time by the rescue workers. May this incident also raise awareness among others to always play it safe when having fun on the water. For more information about water safety and prevention measures, visit the website DLRG.
It remains to be hoped that all leisure activities on the water will be approached with more care and caution in the future so that everyone can have a nice and, above all, safe day.