Chaos at the Bregenz lido: brawls and police in constant action!

Chaos at the Bregenz lido: brawls and police in constant action!

On Sunday, June 29, several worrying incidents occurred at the Bregenz lido, putting both bathers and the police on alert. According to reports from vol.at A bather informed the police about attempted thefts, fights and police operations. Witnesses reported that a group of four children or young people initially tried to steal items. Attentive bathers then alerted the bathing staff, who then called the police.

The police responded immediately with several forces on site. In the course of these operations there was an argument between two young people, which arose due to an argument during a football game. The lido staff tried to de-escalate the situation. Another police operation took place shortly before the swimming pool closed, when an drunken man who made aggressive comments was temporarily arrested.

Increased security measures

The Vorarlberg State Police Directorate made it clear that the reported attempted theft was a hoax. Regardless of this, the police are investigating a previously unknown perpetrator for bodily harm. Operations manager Alexander Fritz also reported an increase in incidents at the lido, which resulted in almost daily police operations. To improve security, additional security personnel will be deployed at the lido starting this week.

The police also recommend not leaving valuables unattended at the swimming area and give tips on how to protect against theft. The “Gemeinsam.Sicher” initiative is in close contact with the seaside resort of Bregenz in order to analyze the security situation and, if necessary, optimize it.

Mass brawl in Bregenz

In another incident in Bregenz that occurred on Saturday evening, a group of around ten heavily intoxicated people tried to enter the “Neptun Bar”. When the manager refused entry, the situation escalated: three men pushed her against the wall and sexually harassed her.
Loud today.at There was then a violent argument within the group in which three men were injured. An injured man had to be admitted to the LKH Bregenz because of suspected concussion and severe blood loss due to a laceration. During the police operation, seven patrols with 17 officers were on site, and one of the injured people was arrested at short notice for aggressive behavior.

Witnesses and victims are asked by the police to contact the Bregenz police station.

Slimming Bath Totes

These incidents occur in a context of increasing risks in and around water. According to a report by rnd.de The number of fatal swimming accidents in Germany rose from 299 in 2021 to 411 in 2024. Reasons for this include underestimating the dangers in the water, such as currents and temperature differences, as well as overestimating one's own swimming abilities.

It becomes particularly dangerous on weekends with high temperatures, like last year, when at least 15 fatal swimming accidents were recorded. Men over 55 years of age and younger bathers, who often show recklessness in risky situations, are particularly often affected. These developments shed light on the need to both strengthen safety precautions and raise awareness of water hazards.