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Dramatic water rescue in Munich: surfer resuscitated after an emergency!
Dramatic water rescue in Munich: surfer 34 resuscitated after accident on the Eisbach wave. Fire brigade and emergency services in action.
Dramatic water rescue in Munich: surfer resuscitated after an emergency!
Late in the evening of April 16, 2025, there was a dramatic water rescue operation in the Eisbachwelle in Munich. At 11:30 p.m., the fire department received an emergency call informing them of the emergency situation of a 34-year-old surfer. This had fallen off the surfboard, which had anchored itself in the water while it was attached to it with a strap. Despite the efforts of those present to free the woman, they failed due to the strong current of the water.
The Munich fire department reacted quickly and sent its rescuers. They made their way to the affected surfer from both sides and finally managed to free her from her surfboard. Immediately afterwards, rescue workers carried out resuscitation measures. These initially produced positive results and the woman was transported to a trauma room in a Munich clinic. However, her health condition was classified as very critical.
Psychological support for witnesses
Given the dramatic events, a crisis intervention team was brought in to support those who witnessed the incident. This ensured that those affected received psychological support and had the opportunity to talk about what they had experienced. At the same time, the fire department held a debriefing with the SkB team (sports and crisis management team) in order to evaluate the operation and the processes.
First aid and emergency training
In connection with the emergency situation, the issue of first aid qualifications comes into play. Loud Fireworld Anyone who wants to work as a company first aider must complete a first aid course, the content of which must be refreshed every two years. First Aid 089 is an authorized institution that carries out this training and further education.
The need for a well-trained operations team is undisputed. For example, according to DGUV regulation 1, §26, the following minimum number of first aiders must be available in companies:
| Number of insured people | Number of first aiders required |
|---|---|
| 2 to 20 | 1 |
| Over 20 | 5% in administrative and commercial operations and 10% in other operations |
| 1 first aider per group of children in daycare centers | |
| 10% of insured people in universities |
Such preventative measures could make a decisive contribution to being better prepared and reacting quickly in emergencies.