Risk of life on the water: 10-year-old in the swimming accident almost drowned!

Risk of life on the water: 10-year-old in the swimming accident almost drowned!

Oberösterreich, Österreich - On July 2, 2025, a tragic incident occurred: a ten -year -old boy disappeared when swimming under water. Water rescuers were immediately alerted, which were able to recover the child from the depths. This illustrates the dangers that lurk when bathing, especially the often silent drowning accidents, in which relatives often react too late. Martin Eberl, spokesman for water rescue, impressively warns: "Fast and prudent action is crucial."

The water rescue Upper Austria emphasizes that it is important to keep an eye on the scene of the accident until professional emergency services arrive. Markant clues to the bank can help identify the position faster. When observing a drowning person, the emergency call should be chosen immediately. Eberl criticizes that viewers often hesitate and instead film with their cell phones, which can be extremely dangerous in an emergency. Finally every second counts here.

First aid for drowning accidents

special caution is advised for first aiders because they can put themselves in danger. The most important commandment is: "Self -protection goes before external protection". In critical moments, especially when it comes to known people, it is difficult for helpers to keep their cool head. There is a high risk for everyone involved in rivers, which is why helpers should operate from a secure point.

Start
• rescue chain:
  Select
  • emergency call (112 or 130 for water rescue in Upper Austria).
  • accident type and place announced.
get
• rescue equipment:
  Search for
  • for floating rescue agents (e.g. boat, surf or SUP board, air mattress).
  • bring something between the helper and drowning in the case of an accessible victim.

A special challenge is the "secondary drowning", which can occur if breathing difficulties arise due to water absorption. In such a case, a hospital should be consulted immediately, even if the victim is initially available. Notes on acute problems are breathing difficulties, coughing, pallor and lack of participation.

provide safe help

After professional salvage, it is crucial to start the first aid measures quickly. First, the breathing of the person concerned should be checked. If there is a breathing arrest, five ventilations must be followed by 30 cardiac massages. These should be repeated in the rhythm of two ventilations followed by 30 pressure massages until the emergency services arrive. Protective equipment, such as masks for mouth-to-mouth ventilation, should always be available.

The water rescue also recommends that not to put yourself in danger before the water. Try to save a drowning person directly can be risky. Drowning often panicked and can struggle wildly, which can also end up with rescuers. Therefore, one should always try to approach a rescue ring or another floating object to protect and help at the same time.