Tragic bathing accident: swimm

Tragic bathing accident: swimm

Innerstetalsperre, Landkreis Goslar, Deutschland - A tragic bathing accident occurred on Sunday, June 25, 2025, at the inner stall lock in the Goslar district. A 40-year-old swimmer disappeared under his wife's eyes during his bathing. Despite intensive search measures by the fire brigade and the police, a fatal incident is now assumed. The search on Sunday was unfortunately not crowned with success and was canceled in the evening. Finally, special sonar devices were used on Monday, but the police continue to assume drowning, since the water is open to swimming and so far there is no evidence of leaving the water.

The emergency services began to find extensive means in the search: boats, drones and divers were on duty to find the missing swimmer. Such bathing accidents are very unfortunate, but they happen frequently during the summer months - and quick help can often be life -saving. According to a report by 24Vita, emergencies should be reported directly to number 112, since a medical examination is also essential after a rescue. Tragically, drowning people often do not show typical calls for help, which makes the situation more difficult, and children in particular are at risk. You can drown within 90 seconds.

Statistics of the DLRG

The German Life Rettungs Society (DLRG) recorded 411 fatal accidents in water in Germany in 2023, which represents an increase by 31 deaths compared to the previous year. These figures show a worrying trend, since it is the third year in a row in which the number of drowned persons increases. It is particularly alarming that this is the first year since 2019, in which more than 400 victims are counted. DLRG President Ute Vogt hopes that with the upcoming warm season, a sensitization of the population will be accompanied to these dangers in order to avoid such accidents.

• 411 fatal accidents in waters in Germany 2023
• increase by 31 deaths compared to the previous year
• third year with the increase of the drowned
• for the first time since 2019 more than 400 victims

The DLRG plans to make parents of small children aware of the special dangers when bathing. A basic guide gives valuable tips: keep your distance, offer rescue devices and definitely assess the situation before intervening yourself. Only with a cool head can be acted properly in an emergency.

The events on the inner stall lock should all encourage us to be aware of the dangers of swimming about the dangers and to act prudently in an emergency. Let's not let ourselves be blinded by the summer heat, because security is going on - not only for ourselves, but also for our fellow human beings.

The responsible authorities and organizations always try to clarify the population about the dangers. It is to be hoped that tragic incidents like this will become less common in the future. Further information on correct action In emergencies, there is comprehensive on the DLRG website and other initiatives.

For further details on the dangers of bathing and the statistics of the DLRG, the articles from NDR href = "https://www.24vita.de/badeunfall-ertrinken-kerken-waden-handlung-notruf-notruf-dlrg-achim-bad-nnndorf-90816341.html"> 24Vita and dlrg