Ice areas in the Salzburg area: danger to life despite the ban!

Ice areas in the Salzburg area: danger to life despite the ban!

Salzburg, Österreich - The cold in Salzburg has transformed the region's waters into dangerous ice landscapes. Despite the official ban on entering, it is not possible for many people to resist the tempting ice rink. As orf Salzburg , numerous people are already on the frozen lakes and ponds, which the city administration decidedly disapproved. The responsible magistrate emphasizes that the increasing silting up of the waters and unstable ice surfaces cannot guarantee security. Jochen Höfferer, a spokesman for the magistrate, made it clear that the risk was too great to release the ice surfaces for entering.

Responsibility for your own security

The city of Salzburg does not control the ban on entering, which means that people can make risky decisions without having to fear consequences - at least not in terms of the city. If someone breaks into the ice and have to be recovered by the water rescue workers, the costs for the use would be charged to the person concerned, according to the magistrate's statements. In addition, it remains unclear whether accident insurance covers the costs, which increases the risk.

A complementary historical detail about the city of Salzburg can be found in the list of the mayors of the city. This list goes back to the 14th century and refers to the important personalities that have shaped the city, such as Konrad Taufkind or Martin Aufner. Such historical connections illustrate how long the city of Salzburg plays a central role in politics and culture in Austria, as well as in the modern urban living environment, in which the security of the citizens has top priority

. This information can be found at Wikipedia