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Tragic swimming accident: woman drowns after jumping into the Ruhr
A 43-year-old woman drowns in Mülheim an der Ruhr after jumping from the castle bridge. The fire department warns of swimming dangers.
Tragic swimming accident: woman drowns after jumping into the Ruhr
A tragic week of swimming accidents begins in North Rhine-Westphalia. On Monday evening, June 30th, a 43-year-old woman and her husband jumped from the castle bridge into the Ruhr in Mülheim. While the man returned to the surface, the unimaginable happened: the woman remained missing. Immediate searches by helpers with a pedal boat were initially unsuccessful. The fire brigade was able to quickly rescue the woman from the water, but she later died in hospital, despite all attempts at resuscitation. This reports calf.
The fire department warns urgently about the dangers that come with swimming in rivers. Many people are not aware of the risks: the strong current and the risk of circulatory collapse from jumping into cold water can be life-threatening. Operations manager Michael Lülf emphasizes that heat heats up the body and jumping into cool water can have drastic consequences. Especially if you haven't cooled down sufficiently beforehand. “Swimming in the Ruhr is forbidden almost everywhere, and jumping from bridges is generally discouraged,” emphasizes Lülf world.de reported.
Sad accumulation of swimming accidents
The fatal incident in Mülheim is not the only one in recent days. The weekend before, two men had already lost their lives while swimming in rivers in North Rhine-Westphalia. Such tragedies are not only a local matter, but also raise questions about the safety of swimming in rivers. Many people underestimate the dangers that these waters pose spiegel.de shows.
Drownings in rivers often occur not only due to personal risk, but also due to unpredictable conditions such as current changes or changes in weather. With this in mind, swimming and bathing accidents in rivers are a serious issue that deserves to be taken seriously. It could be a matter of weather, temperature, or your own body - there are many variables.
The sad findings of the last few days are a call for caution. Bathing pleasure should always be accompanied by a healthy level of awareness of the risks. In view of recent incidents, it is advisable to act responsibly when dealing with water, especially in currents, and to take fire department warnings seriously.