Bathing accident in Rankweil: Supervisor for negligent killing

Bathing accident in Rankweil: Supervisor for negligent killing

Rankweil, Österreich - A terrible bathing drama raged in Rankweil, where a mentally and physically impaired 53-year-old man lost his life in a therapy corner. The deadly incident occurred in October last year, as the man, as usual, remained the longest in the water. While two supervisors were busy with other clients, a third should quickly get a towel. According to the information in court, they were only distracted for 20 seconds, but the supervisor came too late after her return: the man was lifeless in the 1.2 meter deep water. Despite immediately initiated resuscitation measures, he died eleven days later, such as Today. reported.

Responsibility for the tragic incident has now been clarified in court. While the 27-year-old supervisor was still acquitted in the first instance in June, the Innsbruck Higher Regional Court raised this judgment and spoke guilty of negligent killing. In the current decision it was found that the young woman had significantly violated her duty of supervision because she left the person in need in the water alone in the water. The court imposed a partial fine of 5,400 euros, with 2,700 euros being unconditional. The rest of the amount was checked on the condition of a three -year probation period, which made the appeal judgment finally, as well as vorarlberg.orf confirmed.