Tragic bathing accident: eight -year -olds died in Vienna after resuscitation

Tragic bathing accident: eight -year -olds died in Vienna after resuscitation

A tragic bathing accident occurred on Sunday in the Hirschstetten bathing pond in Vienna-Donaustadt, where an eight-year-old girl died. After the child was discovered motionless in the water, the emergency services tried to reanimate it. In critical condition, it was flown to a hospital by helicopter, but it quickly became clear that the injuries were too serious. This misfortune was just one of several bathing accidents that took place in Vienna that day. An 85-year-old also lost her life.

In addition, a 41-year-old and a 28-year-old man had to be reanimated after separate incidents. The 41-year-old is still in mortal danger, while the condition of the 28-year-old was assessed as critical. Both men were also taken to a hospital with a rescue helicopter. The Viennese fire brigade confirmed that the child was handed over to the rescue during the resuscitation measures, but there is currently no information about its health.

bathing accidents add

On the same day, two more bathing accidents occurred on the new Danube. Initially, a man about 20-year-old who went down had to be saved by passers-by. He also received resuscitation measures from the emergency services who gave him oxygen and took him to the hospital with the rescue helicopter. Another incident followed about two hours later near the Reich Bridge, where a man around 50-year-old was saved and reanimated with a defibrillator. He was also flown to the hospital, with the exact circumstances of his health unclear.

The dramatic incidents throw a shadow at the opening of the Viennese outdoor pools on May 2, 2025, which were used by numerous swimming -loving despite the temperatures below 30 degrees. In the summer vacation 2025, the outdoor pools already counted 253,470 admissions, which indicates a lively interest in the water activities. Nevertheless, security when bathing is a big issue, especially since at least two bathing accidents were recorded in Vienna in Vienna.

prevention measures urgently required

rescue organizations such as the workers' samaritan association emphasize that many accidents are avoidable when bathing. They recommend slow getting used to the water temperature, showering before bathing and warning of spontaneous jumps into the water. The supervision for adults, especially children, is particularly emphasized, since toddlers can drown silently. It is recommended to enable children at an early stage. The Samaritans offer courses for all performance levels, from beginners to advanced.

The incidents serve as an urgent memory of the dangers when bathing and the need to always be careful and attentive. The Viennese emergency services remain vigilant and advise caution to prevent further tragedies.

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