Attention, parents! DLRG warns of fatal dangers on the water!
Attention, parents! DLRG warns of fatal dangers on the water!
In the warm season, many people draw on the water, but the dangers must not be underestimated. As the DLRG (German Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft) emphasizes in its current campaign, vigilance is required, especially when it comes to children. According to a report by
The DLRG is committed to education and swimming training. Information and bathing rules are made available in over 30 languages so that every access to important safety tips is available. According to dlrg.de , a total of 411 people drowned in Germany in 2022, including 14 children. These figures illustrate the urgency of enlightenment and prevention work, especially with regard to the dangers in and on the water.
attention for the dangers
The DLRG observes an alarming increase of fatal accidents in waters. In 2024 there were 411 such cases, 31 more than in the previous year. The majority of deaths affect older people, with about 60% of the victims over 55 years old. In summer, especially in June to August, almost half of all accidents occur. August 2024 with 80 victims, 33 more than in the previous year, was particularly critical, as reported.
In this bathing season, the DLRG uses over 6,000 voluntary lifeguards to ensure the safety of the bathers. In addition, a targeted campaign was started, the parents should sensitize the parents to the dangers of un -borne water. This initiative not only aims at clarification, but also on personal responsibility in dealing with children on the water.
Overall, the DLRG is strongly positioned with over 600,000 members and more than 1.3 million sponsors and is committed to water rescue, swimming training and prevention work. To sharpen the awareness of the risks of the water and protect children is the declared goal of the organization in this significant period of the year.
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