Wels attacks on Lake Brombach: Bavarian guests in danger-police are alarm!

Wels attacks on Lake Brombach: Bavarian guests in danger-police are alarm!

What has been taking place at the Brombachsee, Middle Franconia recently caused a sensation. The emergency services and water dwellers challenge two Wels attacks on bathers. The first incident occurred on June 20, when a catfish slightly injured. The police intervened and shot the aggressive fish three times, but the projectiles did not penetrate its skin. The dazed catfish was caught by anglers, and on the order of the police, the two -meter -length and 90 kilos of fish were killed. In the end, the animal delivered 120 fillet portions that were served in an inn, such as n-tv.de.

The current spawning season of the catfish was essential for the incidents. Experts suspect that the fish wanted to defend their eggs under the bathing platforms. Due to a low water level, the catfish searched for protection in the areas of the bathing islands. However, the district office of Weißenburg gave the all-clear: EchOLOT investigations did not provide any references to other catfish in the bathing spots, reports sueddeutsche.de.

examinations and security measures

After the second incident, which took place a week after the first (in the previous week), in which another swimmer was injured, the bath island was brought ashore as a precaution. The float affected were able to escape with minor injuries. In order to ensure the safety of the bathers, the district office in cooperation with the Brombachsee Zweckverband and the Ansbach water management office has initiated various measures. Specifically, this includes the review of the spawning spaces of Welsen and the echo-solid examination of the bathing areas and bathrooms, which could possibly lead to the blocking of bathroom islands Welt.de.

Fishing experts from the Middle Franconia fishing association advise Anglern to keep an eye on the bathing areas in the coming one to two weeks. The spawning period of the catfish ends soon, and with its disappearance the fish will also be less aggressive. The incidents have caused new discussions about security when bathing in lakes. With a warning of the district office and the water management office, you have to pay attention to the potential dangers through different types of fish and water.