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Tragic accident: Diver dies again in the chalk lake Hemmoor!
Another fatal diving accident occurred in the Kreidesee in Hemmoor, Cuxhaven. Rescue workers were unsuccessful.
Tragic accident: Diver dies again in the chalk lake Hemmoor!
On Tuesday afternoon there was a tragic incident in the Kreidesee in Hemmoor (Cuxhaven district) in which a 54-year-old diver from Dinslaken had a fatal accident. This is the second fatal accident of the year in this popular diving spot, which attracts thousands of divers annually. Despite rescue workers' quick response time, they were unable to save the man after he dived to a depth of less than ten meters, indicating a possible medical emergency. The exact causes of the accident are still unclear, but there is no evidence of foul play, as [Sat1Regional](https://www.sat1regional.de/newsticker/ Taucher-stirbt-im-kreidesee/) reports.
The chalk lake, which was created from the mining of chalk to make cement in the 1970s, is known for its clear visibility and attracts around 35,000 divers from northern Europe every year. The maximum depth is 60 meters and visibility can be up to 25 meters. Underwater attractions such as a sunken truck and an airplane make the lake particularly attractive. But despite these advantages, divers have repeatedly been injured in recent years. There have been a total of 14 known diving accidents since 2017, four of which were fatal. The last serious incident occurred in 2023, when a 30-year-old diver from Hesse also died after an emergency ascent, according to [Buten un Binnen](https://www.butenunbinnen.de/nachrichten/hemmoor-kreidesee-gefaehrlich- Tauchunfall-100.html).
Dramatic situations again and again
This year there were also six diving accidents in the Kreidesee, four of which resulted in serious injuries. In addition to the fatal incident on Tuesday, other divers also required medical attention. A woman was flown to a clinic by rescue helicopter, underlining the dangers of diving in these waters. Oliver Härtel, first chairman of the “Sport Taucher Bremerhaven” association, emphasized that individual mistakes and overestimation of oneself are often the cause of such accidents, but the diving center in Hemmoor is considered highly professional, reports [NDR](https://www.ndr.de/nachrichten/niedersachsen/oldenburg_ostfriesland/schon-wieder-toedlicher- Tauchunfall-im-kreidesee-in-hemmoor,kreidesee-112.html).
The dive center requires every diver to know and confirm the diving rules, which implies a certain level of caution and planning. Nevertheless, it could happen to everyone that unexpected health problems or technical difficulties arise during the dive. The police investigation into the latest incident is still ongoing, and the accident victim's diving equipment has been confiscated.
Despite the repeated accidents, the chalk lake remains a popular diving location. The vast majority of dives are uneventful. Nevertheless, the reminder remains to always be vigilant when diving and to keep an eye on your own health. Because as is so often the case in life, the only thing that is certain is that nothing is certain.