Tragic bathing accidents in Vienna: alarming warnings of drown!

Tragic bathing accidents in Vienna: alarming warnings of drown!

On the first holiday weekend in Vienna, tragic bathing accidents have occurred, which put both the residents and the rescue organizations in great dismay. A total of four difficult incidents occurred, two people lost their lives. An eight -year -old girl in the hospital succumbed to the consequences of an accident in the Hirschstettner Badetich. At the same time, an 85-year-old woman died of the consequences of a bathing accident in the new Danube. Particularly dramatic: Two men aged 28 and 41 were saved from the water and are in a critical condition, such as meinzirk.at reported.

These shattering incidents also call the Samaritan Association and numerous other organizations that warn of the dangers in the water. Konrad Pleyer, chairman of the Catholic Family Association of the Archdiocese of Vienna, demands mandatory swimming courses in kindergarten and appeals to the parents to take the dangers of water more seriously. His call is not without reason, because according to the World Health Organization (WHO), drowning is the second most common cause of death in children. In Austria, around 40 people drown every year.

security measures and recommendations

Amina Höfinger from the water rescue of the Samaritan bunch emphasizes the importance of security when swimming. It is recommended not to go into the water alone and always supervise children. Swimming aids do not replace adults. The dangers that go hand in hand with drowning are often underestimated. Anyone who tries to save someone else should always be aware of their own security, because drowning people can cling to panicked and thus also put them in danger, informed malteser.de.

In the event of a bathing accident, every second counts. The first measure in the event of a drowning should be the ventilation, while the data subject remains in the shallow water to avoid worse damage. Only then should corresponding first aid measures be tackled.

trends and numbers about drowning

DIE DLRG, the German Life Rescue Society, recorded 411 fatal accidents in water in Germany in 2023-an alarming increase compared to the previous year. This indicates that the sensitization to the dangers during the warm season is urgently necessary. Ute Vogt, President of the DLRG, expresses the hope that, through targeted educational measures, parents of small children can get important information about the dangers of water. In Austria, too, similar initiatives should focus more on increasing security in our waters.