To avoid further swimming accidents

Created: 07/02/2022, 16:29

Oliver Welter from the water rescue service gives tips.

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After the four swimming accidents in June at Karlsfelder See, Oliver Welter is keen to get rid of some advice.

Karlsfeld –

The procrastinating lady looks enviously: How energetically the young man dives into the cold waters of Lake Karlsfeld with an elegant dive.

"It takes me minutes to do that," she says.

Wet your face first, then your arms and neck, and then gradually, step by step, step into the water.

Get used to the water temperature

Our lady shouldn't look so jealous.

"She's doing everything right," says Oliver Welter, district chairman of the water rescue service of the BRK: "Anyone who gets hot and jumps into the water risks a medical emergency." Slowly getting the circulation used to the cool temperature, putting less strain on it and the heart, that's his Recommendation.

And it almost sounds like a request, after three swimming accidents in mid-June on a single Sunday, one with a fatal outcome.

"Take your time, your body needs it." They often observe from the lifeguard: "You let yourself fry on the island for an hour and then jump straight into the water without cooling off."

Don't swim far out alone

If you move away from the shore for a longer period of time, the lifeguards know that health problems can arise suddenly and unfamiliarly.

A cramp in the leg, you get dizzy, you have the feeling that you are losing strength - all of this can also happen to experienced swimmers.

That's why Oliver Welter recommends: "Don't swim far out alone, but if possible with a partner or in a group."

Dangers also lurk in stand-up paddling © Habschied

Well, probably not everyone finds that exciting, especially those who prefer the peace and quiet on and in the lake in the morning.

"There is a good tool," encourages Welter, "the lifebuoy".

This inflatable protection is visible from afar and can be held on to in an emergency.

When the weather changes

Your own safety can also become an issue when the weather conditions don't bring calm, gentle sunshine, but it gets windier on the water.

"In the middle of the lake in particular, unusual waves can occur." It's exhausting to swim against them.

And you know that: you swallow water involuntarily, want to cough and lose your swimming rhythm.

It's also good to have someone close by.

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Parents: stay close to the children

From the point of view of the water rescue service, it is more than desirable that parents are always close to their children.

Unfortunately, they have to watch how the little ones venture far into the lake on their beloved plastic swans or other inflatable equipment - alone.

Sometimes alone with their arm bands.

The SUPs, the stand-up paddling, are also popular means of transport.

But they can become dangerous if you are still inexperienced, lose your balance and can no longer get onto the board with your own strength.

In the event of an emergency, specify the location

If you witness an accident, call 112.

"If the security service is manned, we'll be there in one or two minutes." Otherwise, an ambulance will be on the spot in about 10 minutes.

And pinpointing that spot is life-saving.

At ten different places around the lake there are blue signs, the "rescue points".

Statements such as: "I'm near the playground" are too imprecise.

The location and number of the nearest rescue sign are the most important orientation for the emergency services called.

“And if you report an accident, please wait until we have arrived.

Only then can he tell us exactly where he last saw the drowning man and where we have to search specifically.”   

Bathing weather is announced again for this weekend.

The active members of the water rescue service are hoping for relaxed, carefree days at sea.

And that they are only used once someone has caught a bee sting or cut themselves.

Because that's what they're there for, on a voluntary basis, of course.

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