A safe atmosphere at the bathtub race: DLRG in full force on August 10th!

A safe atmosphere at the bathtub race: DLRG in full force on August 10th!

On August 10, 2025, the KLJB Anrath bathtub race took place in Willich, Viersen, and the event was a complete success. Hard-working helpers from the German Life Saving Society (DLRG) took over the security of the event and were on site with seven dedicated emergency services. How news.de According to reports, the operation lasted about eight hours and ended shortly after 5:30 p.m.

During this time, the helpers provided a total of 16 medical assistance and one technical assistance. Most notably, they also transported two people to the hospital. Such operations show how important the presence of specialist staff is at events to ensure the safety and health of participants.

A look at the organization

The DLRG local group Emsbüren e.V. was also involved in organizing the event. Under the leadership of 1st chairman Dieter Lögering and 2nd chairman Sven König, the local group was not only responsible for security but also for data processing during the event. It should be noted that the collection of personal data always requires a legal basis. For example, visitor requests are only processed if the necessary data is provided. Information about this can be found on the DLRG Emsbüren website dlrg.de explained.

The legal requirements are also extremely important with regard to data protection at events. The German Society for Data Protection offers a comprehensive overview of how personal data should be handled. dg-datenschutz.de emphasizes that only the most necessary data must be collected and that participants must be informed in advance about the type and extent of data collection. This is particularly true in times when data protection is receiving particular attention due to COVID-19.

Important points here are data economy and the purpose limitation of the information collected. After the event, the data should generally be deleted unless there is a legal obligation to retain it. The rights of participants regarding their data are also clearly defined: They have, among other things, the right to correct and delete their data as well as to information about the information processed.

Conclusion

The bathtub race in Willich is a prime example of a well-organized event that emphasizes both fun and safety. The DLRG emergency services contributed significantly to its success, demonstrating their committed work in the community. Next time they will certainly show up with a good hand to ensure that the participants have a safe and happy event.