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Tragedy in Hurghada: wife dies, husband in coma after poisoning!
A tragedy in Egypt: Karoline Wolter died after being poisoned, her husband is fighting in a coma. Family launches appeal for donations.
Tragedy in Hurghada: wife dies, husband in coma after poisoning!
A tragic incident has plunged the Wolter family from Königsdorf into deep sadness. On June 5, 2023, while staying in Hurghada, Egypt, Udo (64) and Karoline Wolter (63) were victims of poisoning from toxic fumes that probably came from a cable fire. The timeless moments the couple wanted to enjoy in the sun suddenly turned into a nightmare. Karoline Wolter died while her husband was put into a coma and eventually flown to the University Hospital in Cologne, like him Cologne City Gazette reported.
The concerned family found the couple in the basement bedroom. “Karoline held her husband’s hand when she died,” says Karoline’s brother, Christian Wolter. He suspects that a cable fire on the apartment's exterior wall caused the toxic fumes. “In Germany, cable fires are the most common cause of fire,” he says, based on the findings of the Institute for Damage Prevention and Research (IFS). German testing service and Construction stuff. This type of fire is often caused by human error, overheating or outdated electrical systems.
Cable fires are the most common cause of fire
Cable fires have been a common cause of fires in Germany for 15 years. Not only is the evil of outdated electrical installations emphasized, the purchase of cheap products pushed through the Internet also increases the risk of fire. Private electricity consumption has increased fivefold since the 1960s, while the number of circuits has remained the same. Outdated cables and overloaded sockets are increasingly leading to dangerous situations.
With a look at the safety-relevant points, it is crucial that households carry out regular tests of their electrical systems in accordance with DIN VDE standards. The five safety rules to avoid cable fires, such as checking for damaged insulation and avoiding overloads, should always be followed. Readers are encouraged to act proactively.
Community support
The Wolter family now urgently needs support. In order to finance Karoline Wolter's medical treatment and repatriation, the family has launched a fundraising appeal. The sum of 20,000 euros that has already been collected shows the great solidarity from the community, including from the Rot-Weiß Königsdorf tennis club. Udo Wolter is also the founder of the “Königsdorfer Fitness Center”, while his wife worked at the tennis club for many years.
“The medical care in Egypt was not optimal, despite the first aid,” the family expresses concern. In addition, the foreign insurance company refuses to cover the costs, which further complicates the situation. The date for Karoline's return transport is currently still up in the air. It is possible that she will have to remain in the morgue for more than ten days. The son, Christian Wolter, only became a father on May 17th. It is tragic that his mother will not get to know her grandson.
The turn of fate for the Wolter family is a vivid example of how important it is to handle electricity safely and to take potential sources of danger seriously. Let's pay attention to safety together and prevent dangerous situations.