Heroes' rescue at Scharmützelsee: Passer-by jumps into icy water!

Heroes' rescue at Scharmützelsee: Passer-by jumps into icy water!

In Bad Saarow there was a dramatic operation at Scharmützelsee on Sunday morning, December 22nd. At around 9:10 a.m., a passer-by heard cries for help from the water and immediately alerted the fire department. Before rescue workers arrived, a brave passerby jumped into the ice-cold lake and pulled the person in distress to the shore. Thanks to his decisive action, something worse could be prevented MAZ Online reported. When the fire brigade arrived, the rescued person was already on land and was immediately treated by emergency services before being taken to a nearby hospital for further treatment. No further information is currently available about her health status.

Investigations into a fatal incident

Shortly before, on August 16, the police were also called to Scharmützelsee, where passers-by had pulled a helpless 79-year-old woman out of the water. Despite immediate attempts at resuscitation, she died on site, which led to intensified investigations. The circumstances of her misfortune are still unclear Niederlausitz Current reported. No criminal conduct could be determined in this case, but the police are continuing to investigate to clarify the exact circumstances.

Both incidents at Scharmützelsee highlight the urgent need for security measures in the region's waters. While the quick actions of passers-by saved lives in one case, the other ended tragically and shows how quickly such situations can develop.