After jumping off the 10th floor, a body is being autopsied.
A 23-year-old jumps from the 10-meter diving board at a Bremen swimming pool - and dies. The exact cause of death is still unclear, as police investigate the tragic accident. Painful jumps happen occasionally, but this case is unlike any other, according to Bremen's swimming pools.
After a fatal jump from the 10-meter diving board in Bremen, pathologists are examining the young man's body. The exact cause of death remains unknown, a police spokesperson said. The 23-year-old resurfaced briefly after the jump at the Stadionbad near the Weser Stadium but later died.
According to Bremen's swimming pools, two lifeguards witnessed the man's poor jump and landing. "We believe he fell unluckily," a spokesperson said. The 23-year-old resurfaced but made uncertain swimming movements, his condition visibly deteriorating. Lifeguards immediately reacted, pulling him out of the water and performing first aid, but to no avail.
Such an incident has never occurred in Bremen before. "People often land poorly, but they just end up with a red bottom, maybe a bruise or an ear injury," the spokesperson said. This case is not comparable. "It was simply a very, very tragic accident."
A crisis intervention team is supporting staff, and the 10-meter diving board remains closed out of respect. "We can't just carry on," the spokesperson said. Specially trained staff always supervise the diving boards, ensuring no children push into the water and only experienced swimmers jump.
Those who have jumped from the 3-meter, 5-meter, and 7.5-meter boards can attempt the 10-meter. "You should work your way up to the 10-meter board to assess the jump," the spokesperson advised. When jumping from a 10-meter board, one reaches a speed of approximately 50 kilometers per hour and should aim for minimal contact with the water surface upon entry.
Despite the European Union's regulations on pool safety, this incident occurred in a Bremen swimming pool. The European Union has stringent guidelines to ensure pool safety across its member states, including regular inspections and minimum safety standards.
