Tragedy on Lake Chiemsee: 72-year-old dies after water accident in Seebruck
Tragedy on Lake Chiemsee: 72-year-old dies after water accident in Seebruck
Seebruck, Deutschland - A tragic incident occurred on Lake Chiemsee: On Saturday, a 72-year-old man from the Landshut district was discovered in the water. The rescue workers, including the water guard, fire brigade and a rescue helicopter, were quickly on site, but their help was too late. The assignment took place in Seebruck in the Traunstein district, where the man was recovered lifeless in the early evening. The police found that this was not a classic bathing accident. Rather, the tragedy is based on a natural death, which the relatives have already been informed, as the Wochblatt reports.
A few years ago there was another accident on Lake Chiemsee. On July 3, 2021, a 29-year-old man from Munich drowned during a boat trip. Together with three companions, he was traveling in a rented electroot when the accident occurred. The incident happened between the Herreninsel and Prien, and as one of the companions in the water, the 29-year-old jumped into the cold, but could no longer stay afloat. Despite the intensive search by the water protection police and other rescue workers, he was recovered from a depth of about 20 meters after 40 minutes. Unfortunately, resuscitation in the Prien Clinic was unsuccessful. The Traunstein criminal police have investigated the cause of death and assumes a tragic misfortune, without indications of external negligence, such as rosenheim24 reported.Drinking accidents take seriously
drowning accidents, such as the incidents mentioned, are threatening emergencies that require quick action. There are many signs of a possible drowning accident: the victim is often apathetic or has the face in the water. Helpers should always keep calm and first call the emergency call 112 to call professional help. It is also advisable to avoid your own dangers and use aids to save the victim safely. First aid after a rescue is crucial, and in the event of a lack of breathing, it should be started immediately with resuscitation, as described on the website of first aid pocket
Such tragic incidents remind us to vigilance. It is important that children in particular learn to swim early and that all safety precautions are taken during water sports. And not to forget: a child should never be left unattended on the water. After all, it is our common responsibility to safely enjoy the beautiful Chiemsee and its surroundings.
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