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Nine-year-old boy dies after tragic swimming accident in the Danube
Nine-year-old boy died after a swimming accident in the Danube. Rescue workers were only able to save his brother.
Nine-year-old boy dies after tragic swimming accident in the Danube
A shocking swimming accident caused sadness in Vienna last night. On Friday evening, the Vienna water police were alerted at around 6:45 p.m. because two children had gotten into trouble in the Danube. The nine-year-old boy and his eleven-year-old brother found themselves in distress in front of the Neue Donau family beach in Vienna-Floridsdorf. A fortunate circumstance was that the eldest brother was rescued from the water by an attentive witness, while the nine-year-old could not initially be found when the rescue services arrived Today reported.
The emergency teams, including divers from the Vienna Fire Department, immediately searched for the missing boy. After several minutes underwater, the divers were finally able to locate the nine-year-old. An emergency doctor from the Vienna professional rescue service immediately provided emergency medical care and took the boy to hospital in critical condition. There he fought for his life in the following hours, but the boy died on Sunday night, as ORF reports confirm.
Mourning for the little boy
The shocking incident shocked not only the family but the entire Viennese community. Many people are affected and express their sympathy. Such tragedies do not leave you indifferent and show how quickly a child's life can be in danger. The city is discussing how such accidents can be avoided in the future to ensure safety on and in the waters.
During this difficult time, it is important to offer those left behind the space and support they need. Such a tragedy is difficult to put into words, and the community's thoughts and prayers are with the family of the boy who died in the accident.
Attentive witnesses asked
The Vienna water police and rescue workers appeal to the public to always be careful when children play in water. A quick reaction, like that of the courageous witness, can save lives in critical situations. It is important to work together to raise awareness of the dangers in water areas.
The incident has also raised questions about safety at public beaches. The city of Vienna could possibly look at solutions to increase security so that such tragic incidents can be avoided in the future.