Tragic bathing accident in Hamburg-Blankenese: girls missing

Tragic bathing accident in Hamburg-Blankenese: girls missing

Status: 08.08.2024 8:59 p.m.

The dangers of bathing in the Elbe

A sad incident in Hamburg-Blankenese makes a skill light on the risks of bathing in the Elbe. On Thursday afternoon, a ten -year -old girl went down bathing and will probably be drowned. The rescue workers' search was unsuccessful until evening. This tragedy is reminiscent of similar events in the past and asks the question of security on our waters.

helpers in use

At the scene of the accident, near the wreck "MS Uwe", the girl was on the Elbe beach with his parents. According to the fire brigade, the child was suddenly going down in the water, and the parents could only watch helplessly. An extensive search team consisting of several boats, the fire brigade and the police divers and a helicopter of the "dragonfly" was immediately alerted. The German Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (DLRG) also participated in the rescue operation.

psychological support for witnesses

The rescue campaigns were difficult and took several hours. "We don't give up hope," emphasized a fire brigade spokesman. At the same time, pastors were hired to take care of the people who had observed the incident. This support is important to meet traumatic experiences.

important warnings of the authorities

The Hamburg environmental authority has warned several times about bathing in the Elbe. Although the area is not deep, strong currents and strudel are a significant danger. Only a year ago did a similar incident occur in the same place than a 15-year-old boy drowned. This story should serve as an urgent warning for families and bathers and illustrates the need to act security -conscious if you go near water.

The incident not only has tragic effects for the girl and her family affected, but also affects the entire community. It is important to stand together in such difficult times and to continue to emphasize the security of dealing with water.