Drama on Lake Ossiacher: 14-year-old saved from 8 meters after diving accident!

Drama on Lake Ossiacher: 14-year-old saved from 8 meters after diving accident!

Ossiacher See, Kärnten, Österreich - A scary accident occurred on Saturday afternoon at Lake Ossiacher in Carinthia. A 14-year-old girl from Vienna, who carried diving exercises near a water trampoline, suddenly no longer appeared. Her friend, who noticed the situation, immediately alerted the water rescue, while the girl's parents relaxed on a nearby lawn. This terrible incident happened shortly after 5:00 p.m.

The water rescue Sattendorf reacted at lightning speed and arrived at the scene of the accident in a few minutes. With a targeted use, the rescuers were able to recover the girl from a depth of about 8 meters. Thanks to the surrounding first aid measures, which were carried out by the water rescue Sattendorf and a team of emergency medical team from the Red Cross Villach, the girl's cycle could be stabilized. A standby service from the Villach fire brigade also supported them.

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After the successful salvage, the girl was immediately flown to the Klagenfurt Clinic with a rescue helicopter, the RK1. The rescuers on site had worked with great commitment to keep the 14-year-old from serious consequences. Every second counts in such critical situations, as described by Malteser. It is particularly important that drowning is stabilized and first aid is provided, since lack of oxygen can lead to serious damage.

The incidents on Lake Ossiach illustrate the dangers that can lurk during water sports and bathing. Even if the rescuers worked professionally, you should always pay attention to your own security before intervening in dangerous situations. Children and adolescents in particular must always be supervised when dealing with water.

At first glance, the incident has found a happy ending, but it reminds us of how important security and vigilance are on the water. The quick alarm of water rescue and the surrounding first aid measures may have saved life here-and we hope for a rapid recovery of the brave girl.

Further information about first aid for bathing accidents can be found at Malteser and in the reports on what is happening MeinDzirk and Exxpress.