Drama in Wassermannsee: Rescue workers are desperately looking for swimmers!

Drama in Wassermannsee: Rescue workers are desperately looking for swimmers!

In the Wassermannsee in Cologne-Ehrenfeld, a tragic incident occurred on Thursday night. Rescue workers are currently looking for a missing swimmer while a 24-year-old woman was saved out of the water. This was undercooled to the hospital after residents heard calls for help at 3:30 a.m. and the police alerted. The officials found the young woman in the water and helped her to the shore, but there is no trace of the 22-year-old man who was with her at the lake.

The search for the missing person is as complex: over 150 emergency services, including rescue divers, service dogs and a police helicopter, are in action to find the man. The circumstances, which is why the two swimmers went into the water, are so far unclear. Initial investigations indicate that both may have been under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, which also makes the situation complications. The police also found no signs of third -party debt and asks witnesses to report if they have information about the incident. Soester Anzeiger reports about these dramatic developments.

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Such incidents are not only a problem in Cologne. In 2024, at least 253 people in Germany have already drowned, which means an increase of 35 cases compared to the previous year. This has alerted the German Life Rescue Society (DLRG) and led it to indicate the dangers in waters. The situation in pouring waters, where the DLRG advises, is particularly critical of swimming only in guarded areas.

Another tragedy recently occurred in the Main near Hattersheim when a 34-year-old man went down during a swim. The use on site was enormous, with more than 150 emergency services, several boats and even drones. Here too, an initial assessment showed that the man was possibly drunk. After a three -hour search, his body was finally recovered from the river. These incidents underline the importance of precautionary measures when bathing. More information and statistics on drowning accidents can be found at ZDF .

The DLRG recommends that, in particular seniors, to consult your doctor when planning swimming trips. Another warning sign is that 76 percent of the drowned men are, and older people are particularly at risk, especially those with previous illnesses. Climate change is also mentioned as a factor that lets the number of drowned ones rise, not least in flood areas, which should all stimulate us.