Retired diver in Aurich: Danger to life after diving accident!

Retired diver in Aurich: Danger to life after diving accident!

A worrying diving accident occurred in Aurich in northern Germany on Sunday, putting a 74-year-old diver in danger of death. The affected woman was with another diver in the swimming lake in the Tannenhausen district when the accident happened. For reasons that remain unclear, she was unable to show up on her own and needed help quickly. The fellow diver immediately alerted the rescue workers, while a 27-year-old passer-by bravely jumped into the water to free the woman from a depth of around three meters. Despite the quick reaction of passers-by and rescue workers, who immediately began resuscitation, the diver was taken to hospital in critical condition, as [ndr.de](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/ Tauchunfall-in-aurich-74-jaehrige-aus-drei-metern-tiefe-gerettet,aktuelloldenburg-834.html) reports.

Diving accidents are a serious issue in diving and the management of such situations should be well thought out. As explained on [ Tauchen.de ](https://www. Tauchen.de/wissen/notfallmanagement-beim- Tauchen-was-tun-im-fall-des-falls/), such accidents cannot always be avoided. It is therefore very important to act prudently in an emergency. Good preparation, regular training and respecting your own limits are crucial to minimizing the risks when diving. Requirements such as the buddy system – diving in partner groups – play an important role. This not only promotes safety, but also helps identify and resolve potential problems early.

Causes and dangers in diving

The numbers from the VDST diving accident statistics further shed light on the dangers of diving. According to a survey, there have been a total of 572 documented accidents in the last twelve years. In 2018, 62 diving accidents were recorded, with over 70% of those involved in the accident being male. The main causes of these accidents were usually human error and physical overstrain. For example, 75% of accidents occurred abroad, often in connection with deep dives of over 30 meters. According to [sport Taucher.net](https://sport Taucher.net/2019/11/07/unfall-analyse/), the average age of the divers who had an accident was around 48 years for women and 50 years for men.

Whether in the recreational or professional sector, the diving community strongly recommends taking necessary precautions. The article from diving.de lists important safety measures: checking the equipment, carrying out buddy checks and a planned dive with defined emergency procedures can save lives in an emergency. Careful planning can also prevent dangerous situations from occurring due to health problems such as cardiovascular disease.

Important emergency measures

The management of an accident is often the deciding factor that determines the difference between life and death. Immediate measures at the scene of the accident, such as stabilizing the affected person and securing the airway, are essential. An emergency call must be made immediately to request professional help. As [ Tauchen.de ](https://www. Tauchen.de/wissen/notfallmanagement-beim- Tauchen-was-tun-im-fall-des-falles/) explains, first aid and well-equipped emergency equipment should be available at all times. The rapid response of witnesses and passers-by, as in the case of the 74-year-old diver, has been instrumental in providing quick help, but the need for preventive measures remains essential.

The tragic incident in Aurich makes it clear that even what begins as a relaxing excursion can quickly turn into an emergency. It is all the more important to prepare for such situations and to constantly train your knowledge of emergency measures. It therefore remains to be seen how the investigation into the exact causes of the accident will go and what lessons can be learned from this incident.