Diving accident at the Attersee: Large search for dramatic emergency stop

Diving accident at the Attersee: Large search for dramatic emergency stop

On June 22, 2025, an alarm was triggered in Steinbach am Attersee at 1:05 p.m. due to a serious diving accident. Six fire brigades and two water rescue teams were called to the scene of the accident, which is located at the diving site oven, about 500 meters from the "Black Bridge". A 51-year-old Polish was involved in the incident, who suddenly initiated an emergency climb to the surface when diving, but then disappeared. Despite an extensive search, the search for her was unsuccessful.

The 51-year-old belonged to a group of seven sports divers from Poland and Berlin, which were divided into two groups. It was part of the smaller group and is said to have risen from a height of 80 meters before falling back into depth after the emergency stop. The dramatic events on Lake Atterssee are particularly tragic, since another diver, a 59-year-old Pole, was also killed in the "Black Bridge" after an emergency stop.

Details for previous diving accidents

The "Black Bridge" on Lake Atters lake is an estimated diving location among experienced divers from Europe. In the region, one or two fatal diving accidents per year occur on average, with the Attersee considered a popular diving spot due to its attractiveness. According to reports, the risk of diving, especially at larger depths, remains unabated, since even experienced divers take risks that can lead to tragic incidents.

In a further incident on the evening before, on Monday around 12.15 p.m., three experienced divers from Poland were involved in a serious accident. While one of the divers remained at a depth of 50 meters due to ear problems, the other two dipped at 70 meters. One of the divers passed out when they climb, which triggered an emergency climb of the 52-year-old colleague to save him. Despite immediate resuscitation and the arrival of a rescue helicopter, only the death of the 59-year-old diver could be determined.

The public prosecutor's investigation and autopsy of the late diver continues to confirm the seriousness of diving accidents in the region. Martin Eberl, spokesman for the water rescue in Upper Austria, comments on the challenges and risks associated with TEC diving, and emphasizes how important comprehensive security measures are when diving to prevent such tragic accidents.

For more information on diving accidents and their context, readers can read the detailed reports on the pages of Krone , Nachrichten.at and diving love view.