Caution on the Rhine: DLRG warns of life -threatening current

Caution on the Rhine: DLRG warns of life -threatening current

The dangers of the Rhine: DLRG warns swimmer vigorously

In the temperatures of the midsummer, when the air climbs up to 30 degrees, many people will find refreshment in the water. But the DLRG (German Life Rettungs Society) warns for caution-especially in the Rhine, where the flow conditions are questionable by the current weather conditions.

The reality of the current

Currently the current in the Rhine is remarkably strong due to floods. According to Ludwig Schulz, head of the DLRG state office in Baden, swimming in this river is "particularly dangerous" risks. The repeated rains of the past few weeks and the continued water routing from Lake Constance have tightened the current and made the water cloudy, which limits the view under water. Swimmers cannot see what they move in the water.

The dangers of an accident

The warning is underlined by the tragic incident last weekend, in which a 59-year-old woman accidentally crashed in bathing on the Hochrhein near Waldshut-Tiengen. The woman who went swimming in an official bathing area was found dead after her disappearance. Such incidents make it clear how important it is to take the dangers in the water seriously.

Why effective education is decisive

The DLRG observes a trendy trend: Most bathing accidents appear in rivers and lakes. In contrast, outdoor pools are considered safer. Last year, the DLRG rescue swimmers in the southwest were able to preserve 185 people from drowning, but for 43 of them there was any help too late, which shows an increase in death compared to 2022. The DLRG is the world's largest water rescue organization and is constantly committed to the safety of swimmers.

A call to mindfulness

The DLRG urges the population to have concerns about having to jump into the Rhine. In particular, conscious weighing up the flow conditions can save lives. Security should always be the top priority, especially in the hot summer months when the temptation to jump into the water is great. It is better to switch to safe seaside resorts to avoid unnecessary risks.

- Nag