Chaos in the Bregenz lido: Boiler and police in constant use!

Chaos in the Bregenz lido: Boiler and police in constant use!

On Sunday, June 29th, several worrying incidents occurred in the Bregenz lido, which put both bathers and the police on alert. According to reports from Vol.at a bathing guest informed the police about attempted theft, brawling and police operations. Witnesses reported that a group of four children or adolescents initially tried to steal objects. Attentive bathers then alerted the bathing staff, who then informed the police.

The police immediately reacted with several forces on site. In the course of these missions, there was an argument between two young people, which had arisen due to a dispute during a football game. The lido staff tried to de -escalate the situation. Another police operation took place shortly before the bathing decline was temporarily arrested as an alcoholic man who made aggressive statements.

increased security measures

The State Police Directorate Vorarlberg made it clear that the reported attempted theft was a false report. Regardless of this, the police are investigating a previously unknown perpetrator for assault. Operations manager Alexander Fritz also reported an increase in incidents in the lido, which result in almost daily police operations. In order to improve security, additional security personnel will be used in the lido this week.

In addition, the police recommend that valuable goods not leave valuable at the bathing place and gives tips on protection against theft. The Initiative "Together. Safe" is in close exchange with the Seebad Bregenz to analyze the security situation and, if necessary, optimize.

mass brawl in Bregenz

In another incident in Bregenz, which occurred on Saturday evening, a group of around ten highly alcoholic people tried to join the "Neptune Bar". When the managing director refused to enter, the situation escalated: three men pushed them against the wall and harassed them sexually.
according to Today. to which three men were injured. An injured man had to be admitted to the LKH Bregenz due to suspicion of concussion and severe blood loss due to a crack squeeze. During the police operation, seven stripes with 17 civil servants were on site, one of the injured was arrested at short notice for aggressive behavior.

These incidents occur in a context of increasing risks in and on the water. According to a report by rnd.de 2021 rose to 411 in 2024. The reasons for this include the underestimation of the dangers in the water, for example by trends and temperature differences, as well as the overestimation of your own swimming skills.

It becomes particularly dangerous on weekends with high temperatures, such as the past, where at least 15 bathing accidents were registered with death. In particular, men over 55 years and younger bathers who often show carelessness in risky situations are often affected. These developments throw a light on the need to increase the safety precautions and to raise awareness of the dangers in the water.