Alarm sounded in the outdoor pool: girl molested by five men!

Alarm sounded in the outdoor pool: girl molested by five men!

A shocking incident at the Laaer-Berg-Bad in Favoriten, Vienna, has made headlines. Five men are suspected of sexually harassing four girls aged 15 and 16. According to information from oe24 The attack happened in the wave pool, where the alleged perpetrators surrounded and attacked the girls. The girls reacted quickly and immediately informed the lifeguard, who called the police.

One of the incidents also raises suspicions of rape. The police were able to arrest two of the suspected perpetrators, a 31-year-old and a 41-year-old Bulgarian, in the swimming pool. However, they deny the allegations and claim that they do not know each other, even though they visited the same berth. The attacks occurred in the afternoon around 2:15 p.m. Both men have been charged with sexual harassment while the three other suspects are being sought. The Vienna State Criminal Police Office, South branch, has now taken over the investigation.

Social impact and unreported cases

The incident at the outdoor pool shines a bright light on a deep-rooted problem in society. A study on sexual violence shows alarming figures: 74.2% of women surveyed have experienced sexual harassment during their lives, while 29.5% suffered sexual violence in adulthood. These facts provided by sexual violence.at, also revealed that over 90% of women have been attacked by male perpetrators. The number of unreported cases of sexual violence is high, and many attacks go unreported, often due to emotional stress or fear that the authorities will not respond appropriately.

Social prejudices should also not be neglected. A Eurobarometer survey shows that while 62% of respondents understand that there are no circumstances that justify sexual intercourse without consent, 24% agreed that women often make up or exaggerate allegations of abuse or rape. Deep changes in the perception and acceptance of sexual violence are needed to protect victims and encourage them to speak out.

Responsiveness of the authorities

The authorities' ability to respond is also in focus, as many complaints in this open area of ​​law are not prosecuted due to a lack of evidence. The police reacted quickly in this case, but the incident highlights how important preventive measures and education are when dealing with sexual violence. The girls affected and everyone else who has had to go through something similar deserve support and understanding.

As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen how those responsible will respond to this tragic incident. A strong statement against sexual violence is urgently needed to restore trust in the safety of public places such as outdoor swimming pools.