Drama in the Danube: 44-year-old missing after cooling! Rescue is running!

Drama in the Danube: 44-year-old missing after cooling! Rescue is running!

A shocking incident occurred on Saturday in the Danube, in which a 44-year-old woman from Leobendorf, Korneuburg district, is missing. The tragedy happened near the Korneuburg-Kosterneuburg Rollferche when the woman decided to get cooling in the cool water. Witnesses reported that she suddenly went down, and despite the desperate attempts to rescue her partner, her fate remained uncertain.

The woman's partner was unable to keep her afloat and alerted the emergency services at 5:40 p.m. Within a very short time, the water rescue tulln moved out with around ten specialists who had valuable knowledge of flow and white water rescue. The fire brigade and the Red Cross supported the assignment, accompanied by several helicopters that search the area with thermal imaging cameras.

search action without success

Despite intensive efforts, the missing woman could not be found until the evening. The special forces searched the bank area as well as bays that were difficult to access with snorkeling, but the search on Saturday was unsuccessful. On Sunday, too, there was no success what the emergency services and relatives fall into concern. Psychological care was organized for the partner to support him in this difficult time.

The challenges in the search should not be underestimated. The safety of the emergency services is a top priority because the Danube flow can be dangerous. The scenario is reminiscent of similar tragic near-deterioration cases that are reported annually. Statistically speaking, 1-2 out of 100,000 people suffer fatal drowning accidents, while the number of almost drowning cases is five to ten times higher, as [Thieme] (https://www.thieme.de/viamedici/klinik-faecher-notfall medicine-1539/a/ertrinken-3947.htm)

important first aid measures

drowning is one of the most common causes of death, especially in children between 1 and 4 years. But adults are also at risk. It is all the more important to know how to react correctly in the event of a bathing accident. According to the recommendations of ADAC, first aiders should always pay attention to their own safety before trying to save a drowning person.

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• emergency call 112.
• throw the floating body if possible.
• swim the drowning person from behind and keep them over water.
• Check awareness and breathing after rescue.

In the event of unconsciousness, resuscitation measures are required, while the person should be brought in stable side position. The success of these measures can be crucial, as in the case of a 12-year-old girl who was able to fully recover after an almost drowning after intensive treatment. Such happy exits underline the importance of the right first aid in an emergency.

The tragedy in the Danube reminds us all of how quickly a carefree day on the water can turn into danger. The sense of responsibility and attention of bathers are essential to prevent and save life.