Scandal in the outdoor pool: woman secretly filmed – police are looking for witnesses!

Scandal in the outdoor pool: woman secretly filmed – police are looking for witnesses!

In Cologne and the surrounding area, outdoor pools are very popular in the warm season. But an unthreatening incident in the Trippstadt outdoor pool is causing the appeal of these popular leisure facilities to fade. On Thursday around 2 p.m., a 31-year-old woman was the victim of secret filming in the locker room. Unknown perpetrator, a shameful situation for the outdoor pool culture, which has been part of the German summer tradition for more than two centuries. The Rhine Palatinate reported the incident that brought the police to the scene.

The woman noticed that she was being filmed with a smartphone from the neighboring cabin. When she tried to catch the suspected perpetrator, she could only see his back as he fled. The suspect is described as 17 to 20 years old, about 1.80 to 1.90 meters tall and had dark blonde hair. He was wearing black sweatpants and a black T-shirt. He also had a gold or silver iPhone with him, which was used in the crime.

Outdoor pool culture and safety

The outdoor swimming pool, a concept introduced in Germany in the 19th century, is often viewed as the perfect place for families and children. There are over 3,500 outdoor pools in Germany, and more than half of them are open-air pools, which are popular excursion destinations in summer. A typical outdoor pool experience includes not only swimming, but also picnicking on the lawn and enjoying snacks like bratwurst and ice cream. This culture is as much a part of the German summer season as the sunshine itself reports GermanCentre.

Despite the joyful atmosphere that characterizes the outdoor pool, it is becoming more important than ever to take safety precautions. Many of these pools have suitable infrastructure to offer visitors not only fun but also safety. Common facilities include changing rooms, kiosks, sunbathing areas and diving boards, which are monitored by supervisors. Maintaining privacy in these community facilities is a key concern. The incident in Trippstadt shows that there is cause for concern Swimcheck notes.

Call for help

The police are now investigating possible violations of personal space and are looking for witnesses who can provide information about the perpetrator. Anyone who has seen anything or has any information is asked to call the criminal police on 0631 369 13312. A call for community support to increase the safety standards of outdoor pools in the future and prevent such incidents.

Let's enjoy the sun and our outdoor pools - but always with a watchful eye on our surroundings so that everyone can spend their day by the water without worries!