Fatal bathing accident on Lake Wörthersee: 82-year-old from water safe

Fatal bathing accident on Lake Wörthersee: 82-year-old from water safe

A tragic bathing accident occurred on June 16, 2025 in the idyllic Velden am Wörthersee when an 82-year-old German citizen was lifelessly discovered in the water. Around noon, the woman was found in the area of ​​the Seecorso, whereupon a 24-year-old German vacationer immediately intervened and she from the water. Despite all efforts, the attempts to resuscitate remained unsuccessful.

The PI Velden police arrived shortly after the alarm and continued the life-saving measures until the emergency services and the emergency doctor helicopter C11 arrived. Unfortunately, only death could be determined among the woman concerned. The police are currently investigating the exact circumstances of the incident in order to obtain further clarification. In addition to the police, the Red Cross and the rescue helicopter were also involved in the operation, which underlines the seriousness of the situation.

drowning is a serious topic

The tragedy in Velden is not isolated, but illuminates a widespread problem. According to the German Lebens-Rettungs-Gesellschaft (DLRG), there were at least 411 fatal accidents in water in Germany in 2023, which represents a worrying increase of 31 deaths compared to the previous year. This is the third year in a row in which such an alarming increase is determined, and the statistics show that more than 400 people have been drowning for the first time since 2019.

Ute Vogt, President of the DLRG, expressed hope that these numbers aware of people to sensitize people to the upcoming warm months. In view of the summer months of earlier bathing accidents and the need to make parents of small children aware of the dangers in the water, in importance.

The incident in Velden reminds us of how important safety measures and attention are on the water. The moving situation not only focuses on the dangers of bathing in waters, but also calls to take the security in dealing with water seriously and take preventive measures