Watchboat accident: Passauer saves swimmers from the Danube!

Watchboat accident: Passauer saves swimmers from the Danube!

Grubweg, Passau, Deutschland - A dramatic incident in Passau occurred early Friday evening when a 61-year-old man fell into the Danube during a rubber boat tour. According to reports, the man was on the water with a companion when he wanted to leave the boat at the Grubweg district and fell into the river. Since he couldn't swim, he clung to the rubber boat, whereupon he was driven downstream. An attentive resident heard the calls for help and quickly alerted the rescue workers, who finally switched on the water guard to save the man out of the dangerous location. Fortunately, the 61-year-old was not injured after a medical examination, although the incident culminated in a shocking moment.

The handling of water and inflatable boats can be both risky and fascinating. Especially on the Danube, where numerous inflatable boot tours are organized, the focus is on the experience. According to information from bayernflossfahrten.de, such a rubber boot tour is ideally suited for groups of ten. It not only promotes team spirit, but also offers a lot of fun on the water. The boats that are used for such tours are TÜV tested and offer space for up to 15 people. An example of a tour would be the route from Vohburg to Weltenburg, which takes about four hours.

adventure on the Danube

But not only on the Danube there are opportunities for water adventures. Numerous rivers with their own stimuli are waiting in Bavaria. The Iller, for example, has its origin in the Allgäu and is ideal for canoe tours. The adventure in Oberstdorf begins over a distance of about 40 kilometers and leads to Kempten. The Iller offers a varied landscape with open river landscapes, gravel banks and forested hills that make paddling a unique experience. Nevertheless, boat drivers should prepare for the fact that the boat has to be worn for 100 meters at one point, which can be an exciting challenge. Another important note: driving through the city of Kempten with the canoe is prohibited, which shows that security should always be the top priority even with great fun on the water.

The water guard is reminding us again how important it is to be careful on the water. Control over your own boat set and dealing with the flow of the rivers is essential to avoid incidents similar to that in Passau. If you want to face the challenge, you will find a wide range of possibilities in Bavaria that are not only suitable for adrenaline junkies, but also for families and groups who want to spend time together.