Tragic bathing weekend: two deaths in Carinthian lakes!
Tragic bathing weekend: two deaths in Carinthian lakes!
bathing weather attracts nature lovers to the lakes and bathrooms, but security is particularly in demand after the tragic events last weekend. On Sunday morning, two people drowned in various waters in Carinthia. An 86-year-old woman was recovered dead from the Flatschacher See near Feldkirchen. At the same time, another fatal incident occurred in the bathing lake of St. Johann im Rosental, where a man drowned. His identity has not yet been determined and the police have started the investigation.
The search for the missing man in St. Johann was complex. Fire brigade, water rescue and police support the large -scale search, which used both helicopters and drones. Numerous emergency services were involved in this commitment, which underlined the urgency of the situation. According to [news.at] (https://www.nachrichten.at/panorama/chronik/zwei-tedliche-badeunfaelle-am-sonntag-in-kaernten ;art58,4060398), emergency services found personal objects of a bathing guest on the bank, which also increased the search effort.
accident in Styria
Already on Saturday evening there was a serious bathing accident in Styria. A 14-year-old guy got into a dangerous situation on a diving tower of an outdoor pool in Frohnleiten (Graz district district) when he slipped and fell on the back of a 15-year-old swimmer from a height of five meters. This was then flown to the LKH Graz with serious injuries after being first looked after by the lifeguard and a first responder of the Red Cross. Such accidents warn for caution and show how quickly there can be dangerous situations in the water.
tips for safety in the water
In view of the current incidents, it is remembered that the security in the water has top priority. The Malteser provide important information on the correct procedure for bathing accidents: First, self-protection has priority before you try to help someone. Through panicked reactions drowning people there is a risk of getting into need themselves. A rescue attempt should take place from a secure point, and first aid must be promptly provided, since every second counts in bathing accidents.It is only to be hoped that such tragic incidents raise awareness of the population and encourage water to use water safe. With the upcoming heat days, it will be more important than ever to be vigilant and pay good attention to yourself and your fellow human beings.
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| Ort | Frohnleiten, Steiermark, Österreich |
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