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Tragic ice bathing: man drowns during dangerous adventure in Wismar
40-year-old drowns while swimming in ice in Wismar. Accident leads to death investigation; Safe behavior on ice is strongly recommended.
Tragic ice bathing: man drowns during dangerous adventure in Wismar
A tragic incident occurred on Monday morning in frosty Wismar. A 40-year-old man died after diving into a frozen pond. Loud courier.at The man had set up a camera with a tripod on the ice before jumping into a specially made hole in the ice. The witness, who observed that the man did not reappear, immediately alerted the emergency services. Tragically, the man's body was not recovered from the water until several hours later.
As the police confirmed, the emergency services found two holes in the ice layer and a running camera. The video footage shows that the man jumped into the water and did not return. To make the search easier, the fire department divers had to use chainsaws to expand the ice holes. The operation lasted several hours, and at 12:45 p.m. the man could only be rescued lifeless from the water.
The deceased's family said he sought extreme sporting challenges and shared his endeavors with family and friends in the form of video recordings. They were informed about his plans at the pond. As a result of the incident, a death investigation was launched to clarify the exact circumstances.
Dangers of ice bathing
The tragedy in Wismar once again shows the dangers associated with entering frozen waters. As the German Life Saving Society (DLRG) warns, numerous ice collapses occur every year, often with fatal consequences dlrg.de. Children are particularly often affected, which is why it is important to inform them about the risks at an early stage.
Have you ever walked on frozen water? Many people carelessly walk on ice surfaces without considering the thickness and load-bearing capacity of the ice. The DLRG recommends the following rules of conduct: If ice collapses, you should act quickly and without panic. First, check the thickness of the ice, as safety standards require at least 15 cm of ice thickness for standing water and even 20 cm for flowing water. Official releases for ice surfaces are often not made because no one measures the thickness of the ice.
Self-rescue and safety tips
In the event of an ice collapse, some immediate measures are crucial. The DLRG and fire brigade advise staying calm in order to save energy and slow down hypothermia. It is also important to attract the attention of others and call for help early. A self-rescue attempt should only be made if you follow your own safety precautions.
To distribute your weight evenly, you should, if possible, lie flat on the ice and crawl toward the shore in a prone position. When ice crackles, it is important to act in a certain way: it is advisable to spread your arms and pull them back with one leg after the other.
In recent weeks, the DLRG has also increased its training activities in order to be prepared for emergencies. An exercise with up to 80 emergency services recently took place at the Bürgerseen in Kirchheim. This in-depth training is intended to ensure that the rescue workers are optimally trained should an emergency like the one in Wismar occur swr.de.
In the cold season, more caution is required than ever. Follow the rules of conduct and enjoy winter activities, but always approach with caution and respect for the dangers of ice.