Unknown people break into Inzeller Badepark – police are looking for witnesses!

Unknown people break into Inzeller Badepark – police are looking for witnesses!

In Inzell, in the Traunstein district, unknown perpetrators were active twice in the last week and broke into the newly opened bathing park. The break-ins occurred on the night of Thursday to Friday when the unknown persons climbed over the fence that secures access to the indoor swimming pool and the heated outdoor pools. Not only did they damage the fence, they also caused an estimated 500 euros worth of damage by using a door on the metal fence as a step and damaging the lock and door handle. The bathing park is of course under video surveillance and the police already have the recordings. The officers request information about the perpetrators from the Ruhpolding police on 08663/88170. This message is reported by pnp.de.

The incident highlights safety in public swimming pools, which has repeatedly come into focus in recent years. While right-wing populist circles portray swimming pools as a dangerous place, the numbers show a different reality. According to figures from tagesschau.de, many federal states will see a decline in crimes in swimming pools in 2024. In six federal states, crimes fell by more than 10%, while only five federal states saw an increase. All of this suggests that the danger is not as great as is often portrayed.

A terrible misfortune

The situation in Inzell is tragic because thefts are not the only negative news from the region. On June 19, 2025, a 15-year-old Syrian boy was found dead in a swimming lake near Inzell. The boy was part of a group of around 30 children and young people who went to the swimming pool with carers. He was last seen in the non-swimmer area. An emergency search was launched following his disappearance, which left the group alarmed. At 4:30 p.m. his lifeless body was tragically found at a depth of around three meters. Despite immediate resuscitation measures by a doctor present and the emergency doctor who was alerted, they were no longer able to help him.

The investigations by the Traunstein police have so far shown no evidence of foul play, but they are still in their early stages. The group of the deceased, consisting of children, young people and carers, received care from a crisis intervention team. An event like this has understandably caused great sadness and consternation in the community.

The look into the future

The numerous incidents surrounding swimming pools raise questions: How can these facilities be made even safer? The director of the Institute of Criminology, Frank Neubacher, emphasizes the need for an objective approach to the issue and warns against excessive scandalization, which is often used by certain groups. In addition, cooperation between the police and pool operators is essential to ensure safety.

In summary, it should be noted that the events in Inzell are not isolated, but are part of a larger context that includes emergency aid and preventive measures in swimming pools. Last but not least, we should follow current developments closely and advocate for a culture of safe swimming.