Sad death: Surfer dies after an accident on the Eisbach wave

Sad death: Surfer dies after an accident on the Eisbach wave

A 33-year-old surf died a week after a serious accident at the famous Eisbach wave in the English garden in Munich. The tragic incident occurred late Wednesday evening in the previous week, when the surf hung herself at the bottom of the Eisbach with her security leash, also called Leash. This Situation meant that she could not free herself and was pulled under water by the strong current. Despite the efforts of other surfers and their partner, who free them from the surfboard, the assignment was in vain. Only the fire brigade was able to save the woman out of the water, the police said.

After the accident, the surf was revived immediately and taken to the hospital. At first her condition was described as stable, but on Easter Sunday it was in a critical condition. Tragically, her death came to fought her life for a week. On the occasion of the incident, the district administration department closed the Eisbach wave in cooperation with the fire brigade because the dangers for surfers cannot be excluded. For the safety of the visitors, the area was cordoned off and marked with signs.

measures to improve security

In response to the accident, the "Surfen Interest Group in Munich" called on changes to the security measures. A new rule stipulates that surfers should only attach their leash to the arm or with a belly leash. In addition, throwing bags and rescue knives are to be provided on three other Munich waves in order to be able to provide quick help in an emergency. The Bavarian Wave Riding Association, which represents around 3,000 surfers, expressed concerns about possible overreaching decisions of the authorities and demanded meaningful and simple measures to improve security.

The police have also announced that it would examine possible causes of the leash to get out. So far there are no plans to lower the water to look for obstacles, since such a procedure would mean a massive interference with the environment. A approval for lowering the water has not yet been requested. The city of Munich has currently not specified a time frame for the reopening of the blocked Eisbach wave, since the condition of the wave and its safety are still being checked.

The icy waves in the English garden, which are very popular with surfers, may have to be used in the future under stricter conditions in order to avoid such tragic incidents. It is to be hoped that the measures introduced will contribute to increasing security and that the community will not restrict your passion for surfing.

The extent of the tragedy not only causes grief from the family and the friends of the deceased, but also raised discussions about the security standards while surfing. The incidents at the Eisbach wave will certainly lead to further discussions about the safety -related equipment and procedures.

Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger reports that the Eisbachwelle has been blocked since the accident.

Br.de informs about the stability of the surfer before her death.

Br.de gives an overview of the reasons for the blocking and reactions of associations.