Three -year -old boy presumably dies in Rather See: police investigated!
Three -year -old boy presumably dies in Rather See: police investigated!
Neubrück, Deutschland - A tragic incident occurred on June 21, 2025 in Lake Rather near Cologne. A three -year -old boy was presumably drowned while swimming. Bavarian guests discovered the child lifeless under water around 3:10 p.m. and resuscitation measures were immediately initiated. Tragically, the toddler could not be saved and was flown to a clinic with a helicopter after intensive efforts of rescue workers, but where the doctors could only determine death. The criminal police have now investigated this alleged bathing accident, while the fire brigade looked after around 30 bathers on site.
The parents of the boy concerned were immediately brought to the side of their son with an ambulance, where the terrible incident had happened. In this context, the police ask witnesses who have information on the accident to contact the criminal guard by phone or email in order to find out more about the circumstances that have led to this accident. NRW Aktuell reports of the first shocking moments on site and the immediately initiated aid measures.
Frequency of bathing accidents
This tragic incident is part of a worrying statistics. According to the DLRG, a total of 411 fatal accidents in waters were recorded in Germany in 2023, which means an increase of 31 deaths compared to the previous year. This third increase in the drowned number in a row shows that it is necessary to sensitize even more to the topic of "security in the water". Especially in the upcoming warm season, the DLRG plans to make parents of small children aware of the dangers. DLRG emphasizes the importance of education and the predestined behavior when staying in water.
A few days ago, a similar incident occurred on June 15, 2025 at Lake Starnberg, where a 32-year-old man drowned while swimming. The water guard and rescue workers could no longer help him, despite all efforts, which again illustrates the seriousness of the situation. Relatives, including his partner and five children, had also experienced shocking moments here. In this case, a crisis intervention team was used to support those affected Police Bavaria.These incidents are a sad example and underline the importance of vigilance and security in the water. Everyone who swims or swim in water should always pay attention to the swimming skills of their own children and introduce them to the dangers in the water. Even if the summer days tempt you, it is important to always have a watchful eye on the little ones.
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