Terrible commitment: young swimmer in the Danube missing!

Terrible commitment: young swimmer in the Danube missing!

On Saturday afternoon, June 22, 2025, there was a tragic incident in the Danube near Klosterneuburg, Lower Austria. A young woman is missing after she may have lost in the water. Passers -by had previously reported a drowning person in the area of ​​the roller ferry between Klosterneuburg and Korneuburg. However, they tried to save the woman herself, but could not help what increased the urgency of the situation.

The search measures started immediately, but so far remained unsuccessful. On Saturday there were several fire brigades, the water rescue, divers, the red cross and a rescue helicopter to find the missing swimmer. Despite the rescuers' efforts, the assignment had to be interrupted after about two hours. However, the search was resumed on Sunday morning, which underlines the high priority of the matter.

challenges in search

The search in the water is extremely difficult. Benjamin Löbl, commander of the Klosterneuburg fire brigade, said that the safety of the rescuers must have priority in view of the conditions in the Danube. In order to support the search measures, thermal imaging cameras were used to help search the water surface more efficiently.

Despite the given resources and the coordinating measures, the search was initially unsuccessful. The reports of passers -by led to this great commitment, which emphasizes in its intensity how important the quick reaction to such emergencies is.

water accidents in context

In the past, warnings were repeatedly pronounced in connection with water accidents. According to the DLRG, 411 people, including 14 children, drowned in Germany in 2022. These figures make it clear that the dangers in and on the water are often underestimated. Smaller children are particularly at risk in flat waters, which is why educational work and security tips are of great importance. The DLRG is actively committed to safety in the water and provides information about self -protection measures to avoid similar tragedies.

While the search for the missing swimmer will continue in Klosterneuburg, the hope remains that she can be found soon. Passers -by and rescuers do everything possible to achieve the best possible result.

Further information about the dangers in the water and preventive measures can be found on the DLRG pages: dlrg . Current reports can also be found on 5min and Kleine Zeitung .